Review of Airport 1975 (1974) by Chris H — 10 May 2013

While there are a few interesting effect sequences, the writing is bad, the acting is terrible and it is just a pretty bland disaster movie.

This review of Airport 1975 (1974) was written by Chris H on 10 May 2013.

Airport 1975 has generally received mixed reviews.

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