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The Birdmen (1973)
Directed by Philip Leacock
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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.
Length 74 minutes
Actors
Doug McClure | René Auberjonois | Richard Basehart | Chuck Connors | Max Baer, Jr. | Don Knight | Greg Mullavey | Paul Koslo | Barry Brown | Tom Skerritt
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2021 | TV | DVD | Library | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A tv movie that feels so familiar that maybe I did watch it back in the day but just forgot about it? I dunno but this was a good one to throw on while sorting trash; fun cast and amusing (fictional) take on the true events from Colditz Castle during WWII.
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