6.0On Wings of Eagles · 1986
On Wings of Eagles (1986) is a War & Politics / Drama series, starring Burt Lancaster, Richard Crenna, Paul Le Mat.
War & PoliticsDrama
6.0Overview
On Wings of Eagles is a NBC TV mini-series, starring Burt Lancaster - Richard Crenna and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The TV series was adapted from Ken Follet's novel of the same name. The plot is set during the Iranian revolution. During the takeover of Iran, the king is overthrown, and two executives of Electronic Data Systems are imprisoned on false charges. The head of the company, Mr. Perot, travels to Tehran to negotiate for their release. Meanwhile, a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel, Arthur Simons, is hired to develop a rescue plan at any cost.
Cast
Burt Lancaster, Richard Crenna, Paul Le Mat, Louis Giambalvo, Jim Metzler, Lawrence Pressman, Robert Wightman, Cyril O'Reilly
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What is "On Wings of Eagles" about?
On Wings of Eagles is a NBC TV mini-series, starring Burt Lancaster - Richard Crenna and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The TV series was adapted from Ken Follet's novel of the same name. The plot is set during the Iranian revolution. During the takeover of Iran, the king is overthrown, and two executives of Electronic Data Systems are imprisoned on false charges. The head of the company, Mr. Perot, travels to Tehran to negotiate for their release. Meanwhile, a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel, Arthur Simons, is hired to develop a rescue plan at any cost.
When was "On Wings of Eagles" released?
On Wings of Eagles was released in 1986.
Who stars in "On Wings of Eagles"?
The cast includes Burt Lancaster, Richard Crenna, Paul Le Mat, Louis Giambalvo.
