Concorde Affair

Concorde Affair

Year: 1979

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: Italian

DramaThrillerActionCrime

A reporter tries to stop the crash of an aircraft after uncovering an airline’s plot to save their business by sabotaging Concorde flights and have them decommissioned.

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Timeline & Setting – Concorde Affair (1979)

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Martinique, New York City, Rio de Janeiro

Martinique is the location of the Concorde crash and the initial discovery by locals. New York City functions as the investigative hub where Moses Brody pursues the story and confronts corporate interests. Rio de Janeiro is connected to the second Concorde flight and broader international intrigue. The Caribbean coast and sea play a crucial role in the action and survival sequences.

🏝️ Caribbean 🗽 Urban New York 🌊 Sea and coast

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Main Characters – Concorde Affair (1979)

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Moses Brody (James Franciscus)

An American investigative reporter who travels to Martinique to pursue a lead about the crash. He is driven by a need to uncover the truth and hold powerful interests to account, facing danger and manipulation along the way.

🗞️ Journalist 🧭 Determined ⚖️ Justice

Jean Beneyton (Mimsy Farmer)

A French hostess on the crashed Concorde and the sole survivor initially found by locals. Traumatized by the events, she struggles to recall details while becoming a target in the conspiracy and a key witness to the truth.

🧭 Survivor 💔 Trauma 🗝️ Witness

Milland (Joseph Cotten)

Shady business magnate who, with Danker, orchestrates the cover-up surrounding the crash. He uses power and influence to suppress evidence and mislead authorities.

🏦 Power 💰 Wealth 🫣 Secrecy

Danker (Edmund Purdom)

Milland's partner in crime, a conspirator who helps implement the plan to erase or conceal the crash findings and protect their interests.

🏦 Power 💼 Wealth 🎭 Deceit

Forsythe (Venantino Venantini)

A henchman who oversees the firm's efforts to track down Brody and Jean and ensure the conspiracy remains hidden.

💼 Henchman 🕶️ Secrecy 🗡️ Intimidation

Captain Scott (Van Johnson)

Captain of the second Concorde, who contends with sabotage during the flight and works to bring the airliner to a safe landing amid escalating danger.

✈️ Pilot 🛡️ Authority 🌧️ Crisis

London Air Traffic Controller (uncredited) (Robert Kerman)

Oversees air traffic coordination and communicates with the Concorde crew, playing a crucial role in managing the flight's emergency situation from the control center.

🗺️ Control Center ⚙️ Aviation

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Major Themes – Concorde Affair (1979)

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🕵️ Conspiracy

The sabotage of the first Concorde and the subsequent cover-up reveal a powerful network of corporate interests. Behind the crash, Milland and Danker manipulate evidence to hide wrongdoing. Explosive charges planted on the wreck point to a deliberate attempt to erase the truth. The discovery process by Brody and Jean challenges the conspiracy and tests the limits of power.

📰 Journalism

Moses Brody pursues the 'important story' behind the crash and travels to Martinique to uncover what really happened. His investigation pulls him into a dangerous web of corporate power and international intrigue. The narrative shows journalism as a force for accountability, even as those who benefit from silence threaten him. The pursuit of evidence and truth drives the conflict forward.

🛟 Survival

Brody and Jean navigate perilous pursuit by Milland's henchmen, risking capture and harm at every turn. The fight includes a drastic moment where George loses an arm to free himself, illustrating the physical cost of uncovering the truth. Jean's captivity and the attempt to ransom her raise the stakes and emphasize the human cost of corporate schemes. The eventual rescue and safe landing of the Concorde provide a fragile sense of relief amid ongoing danger.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:57

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