Doug McClure
Major Harry Cook
1973•1h 14m•Released•EN
The Birdmen
“They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings”
Overview
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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
November 8, 1973
Runtime
1h 14m
Rating
7.7 / 10
Votes
9
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
1.5
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