On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Netflix premiered a blockbuster of only six episodes based on real events. It is a suspense thriller that quickly captivated its global audience and, today, is positioned as the fifth most viewed series on the planet, in addition to being the most popular in most Latin American countries.
Apart from having renowned actors in the cast, the series also includes the most prominent Peruvian actor of the moment, Carlos 'Cachín' Alcántara. The series in question is 'Kidnapping of Flight 601', a production that recounts the longest aerial hijacking in the history of our continent, which occurred in Colombia.
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What is the series 'Hijacking of Flight 601' about?
According to the official synopsis presented by Netflix, the series 'Kidnapping of Flight 601' follows “two armed revolutionaries who kidnap and threaten to blow up Flight 601 unless the Colombian government releases 50 political prisoners and pays them a large cash ransom,” reads the first paragraph of the review.
“Faced with the political leaders' refusal to negotiate, the aggressors begin to make drastic decisions that will put the safety of the hostages in suspense while the plane flies aimlessly,” Netflix complements its synopsis.
“Amid the imminent horror, the captain and two brave stewards must fight to return the hostages safely and outwit the kidnappers while negotiating with the authorities,” he concludes.
Watch the official trailer for 'Hijacking of Flight 601' HERE
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What role does Peruvian actor Carlos Alcántara have in 'Hijacking of Flight 601'?
The series 'Hijacking of Flight 601' is a purely Colombian production. However, this did not stop them from calling the Peruvian actor Carlos Alcántara, who is widely recognized for having starred in the saga 'Asu Mare', 'Pataclaun' and several other productions that enrich his extensive resume.
Alcántara plays Commissioner Condori, a member of the civil guard. He appears in the fifth episode of the series, titled 'Aerospace Odyssey'. However, he is not the only Peruvian in the cast. He is also accompanied by actor Gerald Espinoza, who has developed his film career abroad.
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Who are the actors and characters in the series 'Hijacking of Flight 601'?
- Monica Lopera as Edie
- Enrique Carriazo as Mustafa
- Marcela Benjumea as Machola
- Carlos Manuel Vesga as Marulanda
- Christian Tappan as Captain Lucena
- Angela Cano as Barbara
- Johan Rivera as Lequerica
- Ilenia Antonini as Marisol
- Valentín Villafañe as Borja
- Carlos Alcántara as Commissioner Condori
- Allian Emmanuel Devatac as 'Toro' Solano.
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Is the series 'Hijacking of Flight 601' based on real events?
The series is based on a true story that hit all of Colombia. The hijacking actually occurred on May 30, 1973, when a plane with 84 passengers was hijacked by two individuals who, upon boarding in Pereira, forced the pilot to head to Aruba.
The perpetrators of the hijacking threatened to blow up the plane unless the Colombian government released 50 prisoners and paid them a large cash ransom. In total, there were 55 hours of terror that those affected experienced. We won't tell you what else happened next to avoid spoilers.
Where to watch the complete series 'Hijacking of Flight 601'?
The series 'Hijacking of Flight 601' is currently available in the Netflix catalog and you can enjoy it now on your cell phone or Smart TV. To access it, you need to become a subscriber to the platform, which you can do by entering its website and making a payment that varies depending on the country in which you reside.
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