The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
6 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 2 ep1986 |
Key crew
- Andrew V. McLaglenDirector
Cast
- Burt LancasterLieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
- Richard CrennaH. Ross Perot
- Paul Le MatJay Coburn
- Louis GiambalvoPaul Chiapparone
- Jim MetzlerBill Gaylord
- Lawrence PressmanBill Gayden
- Robert WightmanKeane Taylor
- Cyril O'ReillyPat Scully
- Esai MoralesRashid
- Martin DoyleJim Schwebach
- Bob DelegallRon Davis
- William BumillerRich Gallagher (as Bill Bumiller)
Stills
Themes
middle east1970srescueminiserieswrongful imprisonmentiran