Iron Eagle
"Break the sound barrier."
Originally released in 1986. Iron Eagle is a action film. directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Starring Louis Gossett Jr., Jason Gedrick, and David Suchet
Synopsis
When Doug's father, an Air Force Pilot, is shot down by MiGs belonging to a radical Middle Eastern state, no one seems able to get him out. Doug finds Chappy, an Air Force Colonel who is intrigued by the idea of sending in two fighters piloted by himself and Doug to rescue Doug's father after bombing the MiG base.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (323 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.2M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
Jason Gedrick
as Doug Masters
David Suchet
as Minister of Defense Col. Akir Nakesh
Tim Thomerson
as Col. Ted Masters
Larry B. Scott
as Reggie
Caroline Lagerfelt
as Elizabeth Masters
Jerry Levine
as Tony
Robbie Rist
as Milo Bazen
Michael Bowen
as Knotcher
Robert Jayne
as Matthew 'Matt' Masters
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,159,872
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Delphi Films
- Falcon's Flight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron Eagle about?
When Doug's father, an Air Force Pilot, is shot down by MiGs belonging to a radical Middle Eastern state, no one seems able to get him out. Doug finds Chappy, an Air Force Colonel who is intrigued ...
Who directed Iron Eagle?
Iron Eagle was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
How long is Iron Eagle?
Iron Eagle has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Iron Eagle released?
Iron Eagle was released on January 17, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iron Eagle?
The main cast of Iron Eagle includes Louis Gossett Jr., Jason Gedrick, David Suchet, Tim Thomerson, Larry B. Scott.
Is Iron Eagle worth watching?
Iron Eagle has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 323 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.