Name: Crisis in Mid-air
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979-02-13
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: George Peppard, Karen Grassle, Desi Arnaz Jr.

Not many surprises in this film, just a good look back at bad hair, bad clothing, and some sexism - three things that defined 1970's film.

Not exactly your all-star lineup, but it is funny to see Mrs. Ingalls playing the part of a lonely wife.  George Peppard as a cranky, past-his-prime air traffic controller is her husband.  Dezi Arnaz jr. as the punk tranferee who thinks he's a hotshot in the hotseat.

 If you can find a copy of this, let me know, as the last time I saw it, it was playing at 1am on a UHF station 15 years ago.

A lost classic!

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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