Cast
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Ned Beatty
as Edward C. Acker
Peter Boyle
as Fred Ford
Harry Ditson
as Martin Shugrue
Vincent Gardenia
as Harry Pizer
Timothy West
as Col. Wilfred Wood
Michael Wincott
as Ulrich Weber
Sean Pertwee
as Oliver Koch
Richard Howard
as Berndt Meyer
Michael Cronin
as Martin Hübner
Stephen Hoye
as Tommy Dome
Emma Martin
as Beate Franzki
Peter Darling
as Profile Screener 1
Sandra Butterworth
as Profile Screener 2
Rivca Rubin
as Alert Employee
Martyn Read
as X-Ray Scanner
Crew
Director
- Leslie Woodhead
Writer
- Micheal Eaton
Producer
- Leslie Woodhead
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Leslie Woodhead brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1990, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 150 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 179 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 12 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 13 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The costume department created over 482 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1990, when this film was released:
- The internet was beginning to transform communication and information access.
- Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 9, 1990
- Runtime: 2h 30m