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On Wings of Eagles(1986)

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On Wings of Eagles is a NBC TV mini-series, starring Burt Lancaster - Richard Crenna and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The TV series was adapted from Ken Follet's novel of the same name. The plot is set during the Iranian revolution. During the takeover of Iran, the king is overthrown, and two executives of Electronic Data Systems are imprisoned on false charges. The head of the company, Mr. Perot, travels to Tehran to negotiate for their release. Meanwhile, a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel, Arthur Simons, is hired to develop a rescue plan at any cost.

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Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons

Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

H. Ross Perot

Paul Le Mat

Paul Le Mat

Jay Coburn

Louis Giambalvo

Louis Giambalvo

Paul Chiapparone

Jim Metzler

Jim Metzler

Bill Gaylord

Robert Wightman

Robert Wightman

Keane Taylor

Cyril O'Reilly

Cyril O'Reilly

Pat Scully

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Original Language

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