The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2020 · 85 min · English

Echo score 72

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Directed by

John Dower

Starring

Walter Cronkite, John Chancellor, Anne Wittman, Bill Mitchell, Bob Fuhriman, David Brinkley

This documentary explores the enduring mystery of the D.B. Cooper hijacking, a daring 1971 event where a man hijacked a plane, received a ransom, and disappeared into the Pacific Northwest. The film profiles four potential suspects while examining the FBI’s decades-long investigation. It delves into the motivations behind the heist, the lasting impact on aviation security, and the evolution of the legend surrounding the elusive Cooper, whose true identity remains unconfirmed.