Little Dieter Needs to Fly
"In 1966, Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, captured, and, down to 85 pounds, escaped."
Originally released in 1997. Little Dieter Needs to Fly is a documentary film. directed by Werner Herzog. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler, and Eugene Deatrick
Synopsis
Three decades after German-American pilot Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, he returns to the places where he was held prisoner during the early years of the Vietnam War. Accompanied by director Werner Herzog, Dengler describes in unusually candid detail his captivity, the friendships he made, and his daring escape. Not willing to stop there, Herzog even persuades his subject to re-enact certain tortures, with the help of some willing local villagers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (93 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Dieter Needs to Fly about?
Three decades after German-American pilot Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, he returns to the places where he was held prisoner during the early years of the Vietnam War. Accompanied by direc...
Who directed Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Little Dieter Needs to Fly released?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly was released on December 1, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
The main cast of Little Dieter Needs to Fly includes Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler, Eugene Deatrick.