"Airplane!" (film)

"Airplane!" is a 1980 comedy film that parodies the disaster film genre, particularly the 1957 movie "Zero Hour!" It follows the story of Ted Striker, a former pilot with a fear of flying, who must confront his anxieties to save a plane after its passengers fall ill from food poisoning. The film is known for its rapid-fire jokes, visual gags, and absurd humor, employing parody and satire to create a lighthearted, hilarious critique of serious disaster films. Its clever comedy and slapstick wit have made it a classic of comedic cinema.