On Wings of Eagles (1986)
- Director(s):
- Andrew V. McLaglen
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On Wings of Eagles was adapted for television from the best-selling book by Ken Follett. Inspired by fact, the story involves the daring rescue of two American business executives, held captive in Tehran during the US Embassy takeover of 1979. Retired Special Forces colonel Arthur D. "Bull" Simons (Burt Lancaster) agrees to help the executives' employer in a bold effort to rescue the two men right from under the noses of the Ayatollah and the angry mobs surrounding the embassy. Oh, haven't we told you the name of the employer? It was none other than H. Ross Perot, here played by Richard Crenna. Originally telecast in two parts, On Wings of Eagles premiered on May 18 and 19, 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Burt Lancaster - Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
- Karen Carlson
- Jim Metzler
- Richard Anthony Crenna - Ross Perot Jr.
- Lawrence Pressman
- Constance Towers
- Director(s):
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Writer(s):
- Sam Rolfe
- Producer(s):
- Lynn Raynor
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