The Captain
Based on the true story of a pilot who had to ensure the safety of 128 passengers and crew members on the plane when its windshield became damaged mid-flight. The incident is regarded as one of the miracles in aviation history.
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Cast
21 people
Zhang Hanyu
Liu Changjian
Known for
The Great Wall
Operation Mekong
Ou Hao
Xu Yichen
Known for
The Eight Hundred
Immortal Demon Slayer
Du Jiang
Liang Dong
Known for
Operation Red Sea
So Long, My Son
Yuan Quan
Bi Nan
Known for
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
The White Storm
Zhang Tian'ai
Huang Jia
Known for
Legend of the Demon Cat
Li Qin
Zhou Yawen
Known for
Princess Agents
Joy of Life
Zhang Yamei
Zhang Qiuyue
Known for
The Wrath of Vajra
Golden Job
Yang Qiru
Yang Hui
Also in
The Deer and the Cauldron
Zhao Jiadi
Gao Ge
Wu Yan
Known for
The Bravest
Huang Zhizhong
Airport Controller
Known for
Cloudy Mountain
The Eight Hundred
Zhu Yawen
Airport Leader
Known for
The Battle at Lake Changjin
Cliff Walkers
Li Xian
Airport Controller
Known for
Go Go Squid!
Love O2O
Andrew Lau Wai-keung Director · Yu Yonggan Writer Comfort Chan Composer
First release September 30, 2019 · Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China · Production Alibaba Pictures Group, Basic Pictures
Production
Bona Film Group
Production
Alibaba Pictures Group
Production
Basic Pictures
Production
Huaxia Film Distribution
Production
Wanda Pictures
Production
Distribution Workshop
Production
Emei Film Studio
Production
China · Hong Kong SAR China
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Languages
Original title
中国机长
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
China · September 30, 2019
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Brazil
August 19, 2021 · Digital · Cining
France
July 1, 2022 · Digital · VOD
July 1, 2022 · Physical · DVD & Blu-Ray
Italy
June 26, 2020 · Digital · Far East Film Festival 22
Japan
October 2, 2020 · Digital
Malaysia
October 3, 2019 · Theatrical
Singapore
October 3, 2019 · Theatrical
South Korea
December 26, 2019 · Theatrical
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