To evade radar, the hijackers fly dangerously low, eventually clipping an oil rig in the Bermuda Triangle .

It received two Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design (the latter by legendary designer Edith Head).

George Kennedy reprises his recurring franchise role as Joe Patroni.

The production featured actual U.S. Navy search-and-rescue procedures, including the use of the rescue ship USS Cuyahoga . Reception and Legacy

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.

Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film was a significant commercial success, grossing $91.1 million worldwide.