Ground Control (1999)

Ground Control (1999)
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Ground Control follows the reluctant return to work of Jack Harris (Kiefer Sutherland), a retired air traffic controller who is still haunted by his role in a probably unavoidable plane crash that has left him guilt-ridden and professionally gun shy. When a Phoenix airport fighting budget cutbacks calls him in for emergency duty, he begins experiencing flashbacks to the night of the disaster, all while trying desperately not to lose concentration even for the single moment it would take to cause a fresh disaster. He is supported by a seasoned supervisor (Bruce McGill) but challenged by a cocky young controller (Robert Sean Leonard) who not so privately questions his mettle. All must put aside their differences and band together when stormy weather and failing equipment puts another flight in harm's way. The tension mounts as a resourceful mechanic (Henry Winkler) tries to paste together the outdated circuitry and give the skeleton crew technical support beyond their professional cunning. Ground Control also stars Kristy Swanson and Kelly McGillis. ~ Derek Armstrong, Rovi

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Starring:
Kiefer SutherlandRobert Sean Leonard, (more)
Director(s):
Richard Howard
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of Ground Control

Ground Control follows the reluctant return to work of Jack Harris (Kiefer Sutherland), a retired air traffic controller who is still haunted by his role in a probably unavoidable plane crash that has left him guilt-ridden and professionally gun shy. When a Phoenix airport fighting budget cutbacks calls him in for emergency duty, he begins experiencing flashbacks to the night of the disaster, all while trying desperately not to lose concentration even for the single moment it would take to cause a fresh disaster. He is supported by a seasoned supervisor (Bruce McGill) but challenged by a cocky young controller (Robert Sean Leonard) who not so privately questions his mettle. All must put aside their differences and band together when stormy weather and failing equipment puts another flight in harm's way. The tension mounts as a resourceful mechanic (Henry Winkler) tries to paste together the outdated circuitry and give the skeleton crew technical support beyond their professional cunning. Ground Control also stars Kristy Swanson and Kelly McGillis. ~ Derek Armstrong, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
89 mins

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Director(s):
Richard Howard
Writer(s):
Robert MorelandMark Shepherd
Producer(s):
Vince RavineTalaat Captan
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Profanity)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
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Bruce D.

I like the movie ground control.It was a good movie to see

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Joseph S.

older movie, but still worth watching

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Robert P.

Ok...I am an air traffic controller, so watching movies about air traffic control ALWAYS come up short. This movie is no exception. If you know anything about ATC, then the GLARING inaccuracies and just plain stupidity of the script will distract you from just enjoying what might otherwise be a fairly good plot. I don't know what else to say.

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