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Hijack 1971

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Hijack 1971
Company typeFilm
IndustryFilm industry
Founded2024
Headquarters
South Korea
ProductsAction thriller film


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Hijack 1971 (Template:Korean) is a South Korean action thriller film from 2024, scripted by Kim Kyeong-chan and helmed by director Kim Seong-han. The cast includes notable actors such as Ha Jung-woo, Yeo Jin-goo, Sung Dong-il, and Chae Soo-bin. This movie draws inspiration from the real-life 1971 hijacking attempt involving a Korean Air F27 aircraft. Its theatrical release occurred on June 21, 2024.[1][2]

Plot

In December of 1969, Tae-in, a fighter pilot serving South Korea, intercepts an airliner seized by a North Korean operative. Despite orders to engage, he chooses not to fire as the aircraft approaches North Korean airspace, concerned about passenger safety and recognizing the pilot as his former mentor and friend, Young-sook. The plane ultimately enters North Korean territory, resulting in Tae-in’s dismissal from the air force for insubordination. Subsequently, out of the 46 passengers aboard, 39 are returned to South Korea; however, seven passengers along with the four crew members including Young-sook remain detained in North Korea indefinitely. Tae-in later secures employment as a pilot with Korean Air.

By January 1971, Tae-in alongside captain Gyu-Sik pilots a Fokker F27 Friendship flight departing from Sokcho Airport bound for Gimpo International Airport in Seoul. Shortly after takeoff, passenger Yong-dae detonates two homemade bombs: one creates a breach in the cabin floor causing injuries to several passengers and a sky marshal, while the other disables the cockpit door lock. Gyu-Sik suffers partial blindness from the blast and Tae-in assumes control of the aircraft. Yong-dae seizes command of the cockpit at knifepoint, demanding diversion to North Korea and threatening further violence.

Amidst turbulence, multiple passengers attempt to subdue Yong-dae; however, he gains possession of the air marshal’s firearm. Tae-in attempts an emergency landing at an isolated airstrip but is thwarted when Yong-dae threatens detonation and shoots Tae-in in the leg. Yong-dae reveals his motivation stems from social ostracism due to having a brother in North Korea and believes he would receive better treatment there.

South Korean fighter jets led by Tae-in’s former comrade Dong-cheol intercept the hijacked plane while warning that North Korean fighters are also approaching. Tae-in skillfully evades enemy attempts to disable his engines during aerial combat; amidst the chaos Yong-dae loses control of his weapon. Facing deteriorating circumstances, Tae-in and Gyu-Sik opt for a crash landing on a beach. Yong-dae struggles to regain control but is overpowered by Tae-in before being fatally shot by the sky marshal. Following Yong-dae’s death, his remaining explosive device detonates; Tae-in uses his own body to shield passengers from the blast, sustaining mortal injuries. Assisted by flight attendant Ok-soon and the critically wounded Tae-in, Gyu-Sik successfully lands on the beach. All passengers are evacuated safely while Tae-in succumbs to his wounds seated in the cockpit.

Cast

  • Ha Jung-woo portrays Tae-in, the first officer aboard a commercial airliner. This character is inspired by Park Wan-gyu, who served as first officer during the real-life event.[3]
  • Yeo Jin-goo takes on the role of Yong-dae, a hijacker on the civilian aircraft. His character is modeled after Kim Sang-tae, the terrorist responsible for the actual hijacking.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Sung Dong-il appears as Gyu-sik, the captain of the commercial flight. This role is based on Lee Kang-heun, who was the captain during the true incident.[3]
  • Chae Soo-bin plays Lee Ok-soon, a flight attendant working on the same civilian plane.[3]
  • Kim Dong-wook acts as Choi Dong-cheol, an F-5 fighter pilot in the Air Force and Tae-in’s junior colleague.
  • Choi Kwang-il portrays Seo Min-soo, co-pilot of the YS-11 and Tae-in’s senior during their Air Force service.
  • Kim Jong-soo is cast as Jang Young-hwan, the Air Force Flight Commander stationed at Gangneung Air Base.
  • Moon Yoo-kang plays Chang-bae, a flight security officer employed by Korean Air.
  • Jeong Ye-jin appears as Lee Soo-hee, an English instructor aboard the aircraft who cares for Han-bong.
  • Moon Woo-jin takes on the role of Lee Han-bong, a middle school student from Woochang Middle School traveling on the plane.
  • Im Se-mi portrays Moon-young, Tae-in’s spouse.
  • Kim Sun-young plays Young-sook, Tae-in’s senior from their Air Force days and Min-soo’s wife, who becomes a kidnapping victim.
  • Kim Chul-yoon acts as Nam-il, a newlywed husband flying on his honeymoon.
  • Park Ji-hwan appears as an airport staff member.
  • Park Soo-young plays a police officer.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

References

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External links

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