Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
Movies
North Sea Hijack (1980)

North Sea Hijack

⁽¹⁹⁸⁰⁾

15

1h 35m

Action, Adventure, Thriller

February 18th, 1980

6.2/10

4.9K

?

Rate this

North Sea Hijack

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Cast & Crew Company Credits Release Dates Certifications Technical Specs Photos Videos Official Sites Social Profiles External Links Languages Locations Alternative Titles Filming Dates Production Dates Awards Origin Countries Keywords Taglines Soundtracks

When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.

Less

More

North Sea Hijack Photos

North Sea Hijack Posters

North Sea Hijack Videos

North Sea Hijack (A.K.A. Ffolkes U.S.) 1980 - HD Converted Trailer

Cast

Roger Moore
Ffolkes
James Mason
Admiral Brinsden
Anthony Perkins
Kramer
Michael Parks
Shulman
David Hedison
King
Jack Watson
Olafsen
George Baker
Fletcher
Jeremy Clyde
Tipping
David Wood
Herring
Faith Brook
Prime Minister
Full cast & crew

Directors

Andrew V. McLaglen
Full cast & crew

Producers

Denis Holt
associate producer
Elliott Kastner
producer
Moses Rothman
executive producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Jack Davies
written by
Jack Davies
(from his own novel: "Esther Ruth & Jennifer")
Full cast & crew

Taglines

When the next 12 hours could cost you 1,000 million pounds and 600 lives you need a man who lives second by second. [UK Theatrical]
Terrorists of the High Seas . . . With a push of a button they threaten to blow up the biggest oil rig in the world. Only one man can stop them. [USA DVD]
The movie that started it all [US video release]
All Taglines

Keywords

terrorism
gunfight
shootout
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

May 9th, 1980 (Australia)
May 1st, 1980 (Austria)
June 2nd, 1980 (Brazil)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

North Sea Hijack (original title)
Rescate suicida (Argentina)
Sprengkommando Atlantik (Austria)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Galway City, County Galway, Ireland (Galway Docks)
Galway Docks, Galway City, County Galway, Ireland
Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland
All Locations

Running Times

95 min ((USA))
100 min
100 min (West Germany)
All Running Times

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

Cinema Seven Productions (filmed by) (A Company in the Winkast Group)
Universal Pictures (Afghanistan)

Distribution Companies

Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (Australia)
CIC Vídeo (Brazil)
Universal Home Video (Brazil)
All Distribution Companies

Other Companies

Pinewood Studios (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (filmed by: London, England)

Featured Celebrity Photos

Jennifer Garner Shines on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in NYC

Erin Doherty Shines at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles

Katherine LaNasa Shines at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees Night in LA

Lisa-Marie Koroll Shines at Armani Beauty Dinner in Berlin

Elsa Hosk Shines at Khaite's NYFW Fashion Show in New York

Ellie Blue Shines at "The Bluff" World Premiere in Los Angeles

Dakota Johnson Shines at Calvin Klein's NYFW Fashion Show in New York

Florence Pugh Shines at "Dracula" West End Premiere in London

Sarah Michelle Gellar Shines at Netflix's Star Search Live Finale Red Carpet in Studio City

Emma Laird Shines at the Mint Premiere During Berlinale Film Festival

Kate Hudson Shines at Arlington Artist Award Tribute in Santa Barbara Film Festival

Dakota Johnson Spotted Post-Workout in Los Angeles

Catharine Daddario Shines at LA Today's Golden Globes Red Carpet Gala

Charli XCX Shines at 'The Moment' Premiere During 76th Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin

Aubrey Plaza Rocks the Runway at 7 For All Mankind's New York Fashion Week Show

Helen Skelton Shines at the 2026 TV Choice Awards in London

Larsen Thompson Graces the Runway at LaQuan Smith Fashion Show in New York

Margaret Qualley Shines at "How To Make A Killing" Los Angeles Screening

AnnaSophia Robb Shines at Birkenstock and Danielle Frankel Hirsch Event in New York

Narinder Kaur Shines at 2026 TV Choice Awards in London

Isa Briones Shines at Gold House Lunar New Year Celebration in New York

Kelsey Merritt Shines at Ralph Lauren's NYFW Fashion Show in New York

Dove Cameron Shines at Amazon Studios' '56 Days' Los Angeles Premiere

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Strikes a Pose at Sydney's Iconic Opera House

Ella Hunt Shines at Proenza Schouler's NYFW Show in New York

Emilia Mernes Shines at Coach Fall 2026 Show During New York Fashion Week

Jules LeBlanc Shines at LoveShackFancy FW26 Presentation at NYFW

Storm Reid Shines at Coach Fall 2026 Show During New York Fashion Week

Caylee Cowan Shines at L'AGENCE FW26 Presentation During NYFW

Isabel DeRoy-Olson Shines at AMC's 'Dark Winds' Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2025 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion