The 2016 film , directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks , is a biographical drama that chronicles the remarkable true story of Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and the "Miracle on the Hudson". Plot Overview
Tom Hanks (as Sully), Aaron Eckhart (as co-pilot Jeff Skiles), and Laura Linney . Running Time: 96 minutes. The 2016 film , directed by Clint Eastwood
On January 15, 2009, Captain Sullenberger glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River after both engines were disabled by a bird strike shortly after takeoff. While the world hailed him as a hero for saving all 155 people on board without a single fatality, the film focuses heavily on the aftermath. Sully faces an intense investigation by the , which questions his decision-making and suggests he could have safely returned to a nearby airport instead of risking a water landing. Key Details Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller. On January 15, 2009, Captain Sullenberger glided US
The film explores the burden of heroism and the conflict between human intuition and cold, calculated computer simulations. Critical Reception and Controversy Key Details Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller