On Wings of Eagles (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1986, On Wings of Eagles is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. On Wings of Eagles is a NBC TV mini-series, starring Burt Lancaster - Richard Crenna and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The TV series was adapted from Ken Follet's novel of the same name. The plot is set during the Iranian revolution. During the takeover of Iran, the king is overthrown, and two executives of Electronic Data Systems are imprisoned on false charges. The head of the company, Mr. Perot, travels to Tehran to negotiate for their release. Meanwhile, a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel, Arthur Simons, is hired to develop a rescue plan at any cost.
Who’s in it. On Wings of Eagles stars Burt Lancaster as Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons, Richard Crenna as H. Ross Perot, Paul Le Mat as Jay Coburn and Louis Giambalvo as Paul Chiapparone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, On Wings of Eagles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Wings of Eagles page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Wings of Eagles tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Wings of Eagles (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Wings of Eagles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On Wings of Eagles worth watching?
- On Wings of Eagles holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On Wings of Eagles?
- On Wings of Eagles stars Burt Lancaster, Richard Crenna, Paul Le Mat, Louis Giambalvo and Jim Metzler.
- When was On Wings of Eagles released?
- On Wings of Eagles was released in 1986.