Clint Eastwood is not only known as an actor in numerous westerns. Since the 1970s he has also pursued a remarkable directing careerwhich produced critically and widely acclaimed works such as Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. One of his best films, however, is often overlooked.
With Sully, Eastwood delivered a gripping biopic in 2016 that tells the story of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. The American pilot had a successful emergency ditching in the Hudson River, but was subsequently held accountable for his alleged negligent actions.
Captivating Clint Eastwood film on TV: Sully will take your breath away until the last shot
Eastwood unfolds the story from two parallel sides. On the one hand, we experience January 15, 2009 through the eyes of Sully, who is conscientiously doing his job. When his plane is hit by a bird strike, he makes an emergency landing in the Hudson and saves all 155 people life on board.
You can watch the trailer for Sully here:
Sully – Trailer 2 (German) HD
On the other side we find ourselves in the premises of the Aviation Safety Authority. There, Sully is arrested due to his decision confrontedbecause according to one analysis, it could have reached New York’s LaGuardia Airport as well as Teterboro in New Jersey. Both sides are becoming more and more intertwined.
Eastwood positions Sully between a justice drama and a disaster film and primarily stages the emergency landing as nerve-wracking as a thrillerAlthough the outcome of the story is known, the film maintains constant suspense and gives us a deep insight into the inner life of the protagonist.
And he is played brilliantly by Tom Hanks. At first we get to know Sully as a man whose life consists of care, routine and professionalism. The longer the film goes on, the more a disturbing tremors What if he really did something wrong? Sully keeps you hooked until the last second.
When will Clint Eastwood’s Sully biopic be on TV?
Sully is on tonight on 28 June 2024 at 23:25 on ProSiebenThe broadcast will continue with advertising until 1:20 a.m. The repeat will follow at 3:35 a.m. Unfortunately, the film is not currently available as a streaming subscription. However, you can stream Sully with various purchase and rental options on Amazon Prime Video and Co.
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