Documentary · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 38m

American Skyjacker

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Director
Eli KoorisJoshua Shaffer
Cast
Martin McNally as Self Logan Spahitz as Martin 'Mac' McNally Angela Barber as District Attorney(credit only) Danté Belardinelli as Jim Petty Marisa Bertani as Sarah Kevin Bohleber as Walter Petlikowski
Crew
Eli Kooris — Writer Joshua Shaffer — Writer
Synopsis

The true tale of Martin McNally, a man who hijacked an American Airlines plane in 1972 in an attempt to repeat what the infamous DB Cooper did 6 months prior, and led authorities on a 5 day manhunt across the country. However this was just the beginning of one of the wildest true crime stories ever. This is the documentary version of the Top 20 Apple podcast American Skyjacker.

Trailer American Skyjacker — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
airplane hijacking
Key Collaborators
Eli Kooris Director Joshua Shaffer Director Eli Kooris Writer Joshua Shaffer Writer
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