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The Birdmen (1973)

Movie ★ 7.7 74 min

War Drama History TV Movie

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.

Philip Leacock Director David Kidd Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 8, 1973
Runtime
74 min
IMDb
tt0066833
Language
Studio
, Silverton Productions

Themes

Cast

Doug McClure Doug McClure Major Harry Cook René Auberjonois René Auberjonois Halden Brevik / Olav Volda Richard Basehart Richard Basehart Schiller Chuck Connors Chuck Connors Colonel Morgan Crawford Max Baer Jr. Max Baer Jr. Tanker Don Knight Don Knight Focus Flaherty Greg Mullavey Greg Mullavey Sparrow Paul Koslo Paul Koslo Davies Barry Brown Barry Brown Donnelly Tom Skerritt Tom Skerritt Orville Fitzgerald

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Birdmen about?
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.
Who directed The Birdmen?
The Birdmen was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in The Birdmen?
The Birdmen stars Doug McClure, René Auberjonois, Richard Basehart, Chuck Connors.
When was The Birdmen released?
The Birdmen is a 1973 war, drama, history, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Birdmen?
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