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The Birdmen

First aired on Nov 8, 1973

Runtime: 74 mins

80%

Genres: War, Drama, History, TV Movie

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Doug McClure | Major Harry Cook
René Auberjonois | Halden Brevik / Olav Volda
Richard Basehart | Schiller
Chuck Connors | Colonel Morgan Crawford
Max Baer Jr. | Tanker
Don Knight | Focus Flaherty
Featured Crew
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Philip Leacock | Director
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David Kidd | Writer