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The Birdmen (1973)

1973-11-08 · 1h 14m · EN
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They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings

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.

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Philip LeacockDirectorDavid KiddWriter

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Doug McClureDoug McClureMajor Harry CookRené AuberjonoisRené AuberjonoisHalden Brevik / Olav VoldaRichard BasehartRichard BasehartSchillerChuck ConnorsChuck ConnorsColonel Morgan CrawfordMax Baer Jr.Max Baer Jr.TankerDon KnightDon KnightFocus FlahertyGreg MullaveyGreg MullaveySparrowPaul KosloPaul KosloDaviesBarry BrownBarry BrownDonnellyTom SkerrittTom SkerrittOrville Fitzgerald

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CastleEscapeGliderPow escape

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Genre affinityDrama · War · Tv MovieTheme affinityCastle · Escape · GliderDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWarDirector preference294226

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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.

How long is The Birdmen?

The Birdmen has a runtime of 74 minutes.