Sully Sullenberger Surprises Tom Hanks

We spent all the money we had in our budget for the whole year to pay tribute to Tom Hanks. It's the biography film this country needs right now. It’s a story about a great national treasure named Tom, portrayed by a national hero named Sully.

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Sully Sullenberger Surprises Tom Hanks

[lazylank]

Tom Hanks is such a classy fellow. Notice how he subtly starts to sit, but then refuses to do so until after Cpt. Sullenberger sits first. It's a very subtle sign of respect.

[CG__]

Should have told Tom Hanks I'm the captain now

[michaeloconnor]

I love that he immediately tells him the main chair is his. This is why everyone loves Tom Hanks.

[PatoGarcia]

When the real character of the movie says "I loved it" then you know you did an amazing job.
Respect for Tom Hanks.

[ayaanasif]

best thing about Captain Sully is how humble he is. RESPECT.

[jamesdrynan]

It's always difficult to pay homage to a living person. I think Hanks did a remarkable job of portraying the Captain. Two class acts!

[TheNavalAviator]

Saving over 150 lives in a team effort with someone you first met just days before.
That's the power of professionalism!

[BilalKhan]

Its really rare to see two classy modest well articulated gentlemen's sharing the same stage together. Bravo!

[brandonl.cannada]

Sully missed the perfect opportunity there to give Hanks a "Look at me. LOOK at me...I am the captain now" line.

[megasauce]

He's so charismatic that even Tom Hanks is nervous around him

[youfe]

A humble star sitting beside a humble hero ! Could humanity get any better ? I don't think so. I love you both

[catjudo]

My grandfather flew airliners after the war and retired as a Delta Captain flying Lockheed L-1011 widebodies. He enjoyed Tom Hanks' movies and understood better than most what Captain Sullenberger achieved by landing that plane without any loss of life. He also had a great sense of humor, and I think he would have loved this!

[thegriffin]

Tom Hanks did such an amazing job in that film, and I especially loved how it focused more on the aftermath and the trials instead of the crash. Because everyone knows that part, but nobody really knew about the trials.

[fifabublz]

“I would’ve told that anecdote if this was still my interview” 😂

[bavariancarenthusiast]

Tom Hanks is a legend! How many unforgettable roles he did play for us already.... thank you!

[rjvtzxq]

It’s crazy to think that he never met the first officer before. It goes to show how professional these pilots are. You just do the job you were trained for regardless who is sitting next to you. Respect.

[ceeeemdeedees]

30 second commercial, 30 seconds of Sully walking out, 30 seconds of Jimmy asking you to subscribe.

[phillipleblanc]

One of the very best and most emotional movies I have ever seen. I spent 10 years as a flight attendant, I felt a connection to that movie I am certain other cabin crew felt.

[johnreyles]

Tom Hanks really likes being a Captain. He’s Capt. Sullenberger, Capt. Philips and Capt. Miller from saving private ryan lol

[rodbutler]

Back in the day when Sully flew for Piedmont, I recall as a passenger leaving the plane and filing out near the pilot's compartment when the friendly mustached pilot (Sully) exchanged pleasantries with departing passengers. A class act.