On Wings of Eagles (1986)

Synopsis: Based on a real life incident, "On Wings of Eagles" depicts how a president of an international conglomerate sent a group of seasoned commandos to get members of his staff out of Teheran in 1979. ... Based on a real life incident, "On Wings of Eagles" depicts how a president of an international conglomerate sent a group of seasoned commandos to get members of his staff out of Teheran in 1979. Upon finding out that his employees are being held hostage by the religious zealots who toppled the US supported Iranian Government, this multi-millionaire decides to organize a rescue mission. Lead by a veteran commander, this small force of warriors crossed arid deserts and hostile settlements to retrieve the hostages. [More]

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Richard Crenna, Paul Le Mat, Jim Metzler

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Richard Crenna, Paul Le Mat, Jim Metzler, Lawrence Pressman, Constance Towers, Karen Carlson, Cyril O'Reilly, James Sutorius

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen

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