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On Wings of Eagles (1986)

5.8/10 Ended 120 min May 18, 1986 1 Season
War & Politics Drama

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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Show Details

Original Title On Wings of Eagles
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Miniseries
Total Episodes 2
Total Seasons 1
Popularity 0.7

Networks

NBC
US

Cast

Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
2 episodes
Richard Crenna
Richard Crenna
H. Ross Perot
2 episodes
Paul Le Mat
Paul Le Mat
Jay Coburn
2 episodes
Louis Giambalvo
Louis Giambalvo
Paul Chiapparone
2 episodes
Jim Metzler
Jim Metzler
Bill Gaylord
2 episodes
Lawrence Pressman
Lawrence Pressman
Bill Gayden
2 episodes
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Robert Wightman
Keane Taylor
2 episodes
Cyril O'Reilly
Cyril O'Reilly
Pat Scully
2 episodes
Esai Morales
Esai Morales
Rashid
2 episodes
Martin Doyle
Martin Doyle
Jim Schwebach
2 episodes
Bob Delegall
Bob Delegall
Ron Davis
2 episodes
William Bumiller
William Bumiller
Rich Gallagher (as Bill Bumiller)
2 episodes

Key Crew

Director Andrew V. McLaglen

Seasons

Miniseries
Miniseries
2 episodes 1986

Networks

NBC
US

Keywords

middle east 1970s rescue miniseries wrongful imprisonment iran

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Rating
5.8
/10

Based on 5 votes

Details
First Air Date May 18, 1986
Last Air Date May 19, 1986
Country US
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 0.7
Links
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