Bat★21
“Trapped behind enemy lines. A whole army after him... And only one man can save him.”
Synopsis
Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows the area he's in is going to be carpet-bombed but a temporary shortage of helicopters causes a delay. Working with an Air Force reconnaissance pilot, Capt. Bartholomew Clark, he maps out an escape route.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bat*21 (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-20
Top Cast
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Gene Hackman
Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton
Danny Glover
Capt. Bartholomew Clark
Jerry Reed
Col. George Walker
David Marshall Grant
Ross Carver
Clayton Rohner
Sgt. Harley Rumbaugh
Erich Anderson
Major Jake Scott
Joe Dorsey
Col. Douglass
Michael Ng
Vietnamese Man (as Rev. Michael Ng)
Theodore Chan Woei-Shyong
Boy on Bridge
Don Ruffin
Helicopter Crew
Scott Howell
Helicopter Crew
Michael Raden
Helicopter Crew
Timothy Fitzgerald
EB-66 Officer
Stuart B. Hagen
EB-66 Officer (as Stuart Hagen)
Jeffrey Baxter
Helicopter Gunner (as Jeff Baxter)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Markle
- Screenplay & Story
- William C. Anderson, George Gordon
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Bat★21
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Vision PDG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Markle
William C. Anderson, George Gordon
Christopher Young
Mark Irwin
Stephen E. Rivkin
Michael Balson, Jerry Reed, Gary A. Neill, David Fisher
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Markle
Director
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Michael Balson
Producer
Vincent M. Cresciman
Production Design
Stephen E. Rivkin
Editor
Gary A. Neill
Producer
William C. Anderson
Screenplay
George Gordon
Screenplay
David Fisher
Producer
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Audrey M. Bansmer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bat★21
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bat★21 about?
Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows the area he's in is going to be carpet-bombed but a temporary shortage of helicopters causes a delay. Working with an Air Force reconnaissance pilot, Capt. Bartholomew Clark, he maps out an escape route.
Who directed Bat★21?
Bat★21 was directed by Peter Markle.
Who stars in Bat★21?
The principal cast of Bat★21 includes Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Jerry Reed, David Marshall Grant, Clayton Rohner.
When was Bat★21 released and how long is it?
Bat★21 was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Bat★21 make at the box office?
Bat★21 grossed $4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bat★21?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bat★21 was composed by Christopher Young.
Is Bat★21 based on a book or true story?
Bat★21 is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William C. Anderson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bat★21?
Bat★21 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).