Delayed Flight
Two aeroplane passengers take on the mission of a secret agent after he is murdered.
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Plot Summary
A group of travelers find themselves stranded at a remote airport due to a delayed flight. As they await their departure, tensions rise and a sinister plot begins to unfold amongst the passengers. They soon realize that one of them may not be who they claim to be, and their waiting game has turned into a fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Delayed Flight received mixed reviews, with critics often pointing to its suspenseful atmosphere and efficient pacing, though some found the plot predictable. It is considered a minor entry in the thriller genre of the 1960s.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its mounting suspense and claustrophobic setting.
- Criticized for a somewhat convoluted and less than surprising plot.
- Noted as a competently made, albeit unremarkable, thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but available comments suggest viewers found it an adequate, if somewhat dated, suspense film.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Flight' before being changed to 'Delayed Flight'.
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