On Wings of Eagles
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First Air DateMay 18, 1986
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ProductionTAFT Entertainment Pictures, Edgar J. Scherick Associates
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Rotten tomato58%
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Original titleOn Wings of Eagles
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ReleaseMay 18, 1986
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Overview
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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Casts
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Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
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H. Ross Perot
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Jay Coburn
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Paul Chiapparone
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Bill Gaylord
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Bill Gayden
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Keane Taylor
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Pat Scully
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Rashid
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Jim Schwebach
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Ron Davis
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Rich Gallagher (as Bill Bumiller)
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Joe Poche
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Ross Perot Jr. (as Richard Crenna Jr.)
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Margot Perot
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Ted Maxwell
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(uncredited)
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Mohammad
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Dadgar
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Mrs. Nourbash