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'The Stolen Airliner' is a 1955 British Children's Film Foundation production, directed by Don Sharp and starring Fella Edmonds, Diana Day, and Michael Maguire.[https://web.archive.org/web/20090212093720/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/52751 BFI.org] It was based on John Pudney's adventure story for boys, 'Thursday Adventure' (1955).[http://www.sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/pudney_john 'Pudney, John' in 'The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction']

It was Don Sharp's debut film as director following his decision to abandon acting. According to Anthony Hayward the film "demonstrated his ability to keep the action fast-paced".[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/don-sharp-film-director-who-made-his-mark-with-kiss-of-the-vampire-6282508.html Don Sharp, obituary in 'The Independent', 29 December 2011]

Premise



An international gang of revolutionaries hijack a plane which is being guarded by three young air cadets. The crooks are overpowered in midair, and the Royal Air Force eventually comes to the rescue.

Cast



* Fella Edmonds - Fred

* Diana Day - Anne

* Michael Maguire - John

* Peter Dyneley - Uncle George

* Nicola Braithwaite - Kitty

* Ballard Berkeley - Mr. Head

* Iris Russell - Mrs. Head

* David King-Wood - Controller

Production



It was Don Sharp's first feature as director, although he had directed some documentaries. Sharp had written a number of films with John Pudney, whose novel formed the basis for this film. Sharp called it "a very good little action movie".

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