Action Cult Classic

Diamonds, deceit, and danger collide in the Amazon after a fateful plane crash.

X312 - FLIGHT TO HELL

A flight to hell.

1971 · 01:26:00 · NR · Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Survivors of a plane crash and a gang of criminals battle over a case of jewels in the jungles of South America.

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What is X312 - Flight to Hell about?

X312 - Flight to Hell is a 1971 Germany/Spain action, crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Jesús Franco about survivors of a plane crash in the Amazon who clash over smuggled jewels while facing jungle perils and revolutionaries.

Key Facts

Director: Jesús Franco
Writers: Jesús Franco, Artur Brauner
Release: 1971
Runtime: 1h 26m
Country: Germany, Spain
Language: English
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Also Known As: Vuelo al infierno, X312 - Flug zur Hölle, X312 - Flight to Hell, Die grüne Hölle des Amazonas, X 312 - Flight to Hell, Original title: X312 - Flug zur Hölle

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Jesús Franco drops a motley crew—including a shady steward, a jewel-smuggling banker, and a reporter—into the wilds of the Amazon, where greed is as deadly as the headhunters. Jungle adventure meets Euro-exploitation with a side of sapphires, skin, and double-crosses. If you like your survival tales with a heaping scoop of sleaze, this flight’s boarding.

From the Vault

Where else will you see diamond-smuggling bankers and steamy jungle double-crosses in one package?

Why Cult

Jungle Survival Exploitation

Crash-landed in the Amazon, the survivors must tangle with headhunters, revolutionaries, and each other to get out alive.

Greed & Smuggled Jewels

A corrupt banker’s cache of diamonds and sapphires turns the crash site into a battleground for survival and betrayal.

Franco Ensemble Cast

Jesús Franco directs a cast of schemers, beauties, and outlaws—including himself in a cameo—each with their own secrets and motives.

Euro-Cult Sensuality

Expect nudity, lesbian undertones, and jungle skinny dipping—Franco brings his signature exploitation flair.

About This Film

A plane leaving the turmoil of a South American country in the midst of a revolution crash-lands in the Amazon jungle in Brazil. Among the passengers are a corrupt banker who is smuggling diamonds out of the country, a reporter, a mysterious beauty and a shady flight attendant. The survivors find themselves up against not only the dangers of the jungle itself but a band of headhunters and a gang of revolutionaries who are looking for the smuggled diamonds.

Film Details

Director Jesús Franco

Writers Jesús Franco, Artur Brauner

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Female Rear Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Female Frontal Nudity Rape Lesbian Police Lesbianism Fight Skinny Dipping Z Movie Policeman Reporter Greed Dynamite Radio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is X312 - Flight to Hell about? +

X312 - Flight to Hell follows the survivors of a plane crash in the Amazon jungle as they battle headhunters, revolutionaries, and each other over a suitcase of stolen jewels.

When was X312 - Flight to Hell released? +

X312 - Flight to Hell was released in 1971.

Who directed X312 - Flight to Hell? +

X312 - Flight to Hell was directed by Jesús Franco.

How long is X312 - Flight to Hell? +

X312 - Flight to Hell has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is X312 - Flight to Hell? +

X312 - Flight to Hell is an action, crime, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch X312 - Flight to Hell? +

You can watch X312 - Flight to Hell on SassyFlix.

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