The Birdmen
"They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings"
Originally released in 1973. The Birdmen is a war/drama film. directed by Philip Leacock. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Doug McClure, René Auberjonois, and Richard Basehart
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Doug McClure
as Major Harry Cook
René Auberjonois
as Halden Brevik / Olav Volda
Richard Basehart
as Schiller
Chuck Connors
as Colonel Morgan Crawford
Max Baer Jr.
as Tanker
Don Knight
as Focus Flaherty
Greg Mullavey
as Sparrow
Paul Koslo
as Davies
Barry Brown
as Donnelly
Tom Skerritt
as Orville Fitzgerald
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Television
- Silverton Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 c...
Who directed The Birdmen?
The Birdmen was directed by Philip Leacock.
How long is The Birdmen?
The Birdmen has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Birdmen released?
The Birdmen was released on November 8, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Birdmen?
The main cast of The Birdmen includes Doug McClure, René Auberjonois, Richard Basehart, Chuck Connors, Max Baer Jr..