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The Birdmen

1973 • 1h14m War, Drama, History, TV Movie

Rating

7.5/10

Popularity

1

During WWII an American soldier sent to Norway to help with the escape of a scientist working on the atomic bomb for the Germans. Before they can escape they are captured and sent to a POW prison camp in an alpine castle. Cook must find a way to escape with the scientist before the Gestapo discover the Norwegian's true identity and convinces the other prisoners to build a two person glider in which they plan to escape.

Details

Director

Philip Leacock

Screenplay

David Kidd

Cast

Doug McClure

René Auberjonois

Richard Basehart

Release date

11/8/1973

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

8