On Wings of Eagles
6.01986120 min1 Seasons
War & PoliticsDrama
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.
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster as Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons,Richard Crenna as H. Ross Perot,Paul Le Mat as Jay Coburn,Louis Giambalvo as Paul Chiapparone,Jim Metzler as Bill Gaylord,Lawrence Pressman as Bill Gayden,Robert Wightman as Keane Taylor,Cyril O'Reilly as Pat Scully
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Production
Taft Entertainment PicturesEdgar J. Scherick Associates