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On Wings of Eagles (1986)

On Wings of Eagles

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June 29th, 1987

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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.

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Cast

Burt Lancaster
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
Richard Crenna
H. Ross Perot
Paul Le Mat
Jay Coburn
Jim Metzler
Bill Gaylord
James Sutorius
Joe Poche
Louis Giambalvo
Paul Chiapparone
Robert Wightman
Keane Taylor
William Bumiller
Rich Gallagher
Cyril O'Reilly
Pat Scully
Lawrence Pressman
Bill Gayden
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Directors

Andrew V. McLaglen
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Producers

Lynn Raynor
producer
(2 episodes, 1986)
Edgar J. Scherick
executive producer
(2 episodes, 1986)
Michael Barnathan
associate producer
(unknown episodes)
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Writers

Ken Follett
based upon the book by
(2 episodes, 1986)
Sam Rolfe
teleplay
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Keywords

terrorism
based on novel
based on true story
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Country of Origin

United States of America
Mexico

Languages

English
Persian

Release Dates

June 29th, 1987 (France)
June 21st, 1988 (Japan) (video premiere)
March 7th, 1987 (Netherlands) (part 1)
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Alternative Titles

On Wings of Eagles (original title)
Auf den Schwingen des Adlers (Austria)
O Vôo da Águia (Brazil)
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Locations

Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico

Running Times

241 min (Brazil) ((video))
300 min (United States of America) (including commercials)

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Edgar J. Scherick Associates
TAFT Entertainment Pictures

Distribution Companies

Argovídeo (Brazil)
Cinq Productions (France) (dubbed version) / dubbed version
Cinq Productions (France) (dubbed version) / dubbed version
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