Corrected entry: Near the end of the movie when they are landing, Dean Martin is asked to help with the right rudder to turn the plane as it nears the end of the runway. In the Boeing 707 to turn the plane on the ground you use what is called a "tiller" that is left of the pilot. In the 707 the rudder pedals are not even connected to the nose wheel.
Scooter
24th Nov 2011
Airport (1970)
19th Sep 2010
In Harm's Way (1965)
Corrected entry: During the dinner, Henry Fonda reads a telegram promoting John Wayne to Rear Admiral Lower half. In Fonda's study he gives Wayne a 2 star pin that Wayne wears for the rest of the movie. A 2 star pin is used for Rear Admiral upper half. Only one star is used for lower half.
Correction: Before 1981 rear admiral upper and lower half, both wore 2 stars so this was correct for World War 2.
Join the mailing list
Separate from membership, this is to get updates about mistakes in recent releases. Addresses are not passed on to any third party, and are used solely for direct communication from this site. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Check out the mistake & trivia books, on Kindle and in paperback.
Correction: The plane has just landed significantly overweight and at a faster than usual speed. Captains Harris and Demerest are concerned about running right off the end of the runway. It's true that the tiller does the nosewheel steering, but the rudder will still be able to influence the plane's direction - they're using every available means to keep the plane on paved surfaces.