description Sully Overview
Sully is a biographical drama recounting the events surrounding US Airways Flight 1549’s emergency water landing in the Hudson River in 2009. The film portrays Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger's piloting decisions and the ensuing scrutiny following the successful evacuation of all 155 people on board. It details the immediate crisis and subsequent legal investigation related to the incident.
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info Sully Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2016 |
help Sully FAQ
What real flight is shown in Sully?
The film dramatizes US Airways Flight 1549, which struck birds shortly after leaving New York's LaGuardia Airport on January 15, 2009. Captain Chesley Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles landed the Airbus A320 on the Hudson River.
Did all 155 people aboard Flight 1549 survive?
Yes, all 155 passengers and crew members survived the water landing. Ferry crews and emergency responders helped evacuate people from the aircraft and its wings in the cold Hudson River.
Why does Sully show investigators questioning the captain's decision?
The film builds much of its tension around simulations suggesting the aircraft might have reached an airport. It takes dramatic liberties with the National Transportation Safety Board process, and the real investigators were not the hostile antagonists depicted on screen.
Who directed Sully, and who plays the two pilots?
Clint Eastwood directed the 2016 film, with Tom Hanks playing Sullenberger. Aaron Eckhart plays First Officer Jeff Skiles, whose role in the successful landing is also emphasized.
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