The horror icon took the role specifically to work with Jack Lemmon and performed his own underwater stunts, which reportedly led to a near-drowning incident.
Released on March 11, 1977, serves as the third installment in the iconic Airport franchise. Directed by Jerry Jameson, the film pivots from standard aviation drama into an underwater survival thriller, setting it apart from its predecessors. Plot Overview Airport 77 (1977)
To evade radar, the hijackers fly dangerously low, eventually clipping an oil rig in the Bermuda Triangle . The horror icon took the role specifically to
