John Wayne plays “Whispering Dan” Roman in this film, an airplane pilot who lost his wife and child in a plane crash some years before. When he travels as a co-pilot on a long flight, his experience will be needed when the plane runs into some serious problems. The crew has to decide if they have enough fuel to make it to San Francisco or if they should attempt to land in the water, hoping the plane won’t sink until they are met by rescue workers.
The story examines the psyche of several passengers, and how they react when they realize they could be confronted with death. The story is interesting and none of the content crosses Dove’s level of acceptability so we are pleased to award this movie with our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal.
