The Birdmen
“They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- David Kidd
- Original Title
- The Birdmen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, Silverton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
David Kidd
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Philip Leacock
Director
David Kidd
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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.
Who directed The Birdmen?
The Birdmen was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in The Birdmen?
The principal cast of The Birdmen includes Doug McClure, René Auberjonois, Richard Basehart, Chuck Connors, Max Baer Jr..
When was The Birdmen released and how long is it?
The Birdmen was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.