An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
A neurotic ex-fighter pilot with a drinking problem, Ted Striker, boards a passenger jet to win back his flight attendant girlfriend, Elaine Dickinson. When the passengers and crew fall ill due to food poisoning, Striker must overcome his fears and land the plane safely. The film is a rapid-fire series of gags, puns, and sight gags, satirizing disaster movies.
Airplane! was a massive critical and commercial success, widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy films ever made. Its relentless pace of jokes and absurd humor resonated with audiences and critics alike, cementing its status as a comedy classic.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Airplane! for its hilarious and quotable lines, its ability to deliver consistent laughs, and its enduring replay value. Many fondly recall its unique brand of silliness and its iconic performances.
The distinctive "strudel" sound effect heard when a character is being struck by a "pain" was created by one of the directors, David Zucker, by hitting himself in the face with a microphone.
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