Flucht aus Laos (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1997, Flucht aus Laos is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 80 minutes. “In 1966, Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, captured, and, down to 85 pounds, escaped.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1966, Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, captured, and, down to 85 pounds, escaped. Barefoot, surviving monsoons, leeches, and machete-wielding villagers, he was rescued. Now, near 60, living on Mt. Tamalpais, Dengler tells his story: a German lad surviving Allied bombings in World War II, postwar poverty, apprenticed to a smith, beaten regularly. At 18, he emigrates and peels potatoes in the U.S. Air Force. He leaves for California and college, then enlistment in the Navy to learn to fly. A quiet man of sorrows tells his story: war, capture, harrowing conditions, escape, and miraculous rescue. Where did he find the strength; how does he now live with his memories?

Who’s in it. Flucht aus Laos stars Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Dieter Dengler as Himself and Eugene Deatrick as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Flucht aus Laos has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flucht aus Laos page.

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