The Birdmen (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1973, The Birdmen is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Philip Leacock, running about 74 minutes. “They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Birdmen stars Doug McClure as Major Harry Cook, René Auberjonois as Halden Brevik / Olav Volda, Richard Basehart as Schiller and Chuck Connors as Colonel Morgan Crawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Birdmen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Birdmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birdmen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birdmen (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Birdmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Birdmen worth watching?
- The Birdmen holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Birdmen?
- The Birdmen stars Doug McClure, René Auberjonois, Richard Basehart, Chuck Connors and Max Baer Jr..
- When was The Birdmen released?
- The Birdmen was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.