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  • The Birdmen (1971)
  • TV Movie | 74 min | Drama, History, War
The Birdmen (1971)
TV Movie | 74 min | Drama, History, War

During World War II, American soldier Harry Cook is sent to Norway to aid in the defection of a scientist working on the atomic bomb for the Germans. Before they can escape Europe, they are captured and sent to a POW prison camp in a high ...See moreDuring World War II, American soldier Harry Cook is sent to Norway to aid in the defection of a scientist working on the atomic bomb for the Germans. Before they can escape Europe, they are captured and sent to a POW prison camp in a high alpine castle on the German-Swiss border. Cook must find a way to escape with the scientist before the Gestapo discover the Norwegian's true identity. Cook convinces the other prisoners to build a two person glider that can fly to Switzerland. The race is on to complete the glider before the German guards discover the plane, and the Gestapo catch up with Cook and the scientist. Written by Jeff Popp See less
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Director
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David Kidd (written by)
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Cinematographer
Jack A. Marta (as Jack Marta)
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Updated Sep 18, 1971

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Sep 18, 1971 (United States)

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19 cast members
Name Known for
Doug McClure
Major Harry Cook Major Harry Cook   See fewer
Rene Auberjonois
Halden Brevik / Olav Volda Halden Brevik / Olav Volda   See fewer
Richard Basehart
Schiller Schiller   See fewer
Max Baer Jr.
Tanker Tanker   See fewer
Chuck Connors
Colonel Morgan Crawford Colonel Morgan Crawford   See fewer
Don Knight
Focus Flaherty Focus Flaherty   See fewer
Greg Mullavey
Sparrow Sparrow   See fewer
Paul Koslo
Davies Davies   See fewer
Barry Brown
Donnelly Donnelly   See fewer
Tom Skerritt
Orville Fitzgerald Orville Fitzgerald   See fewer
Charles Aidman
Opening Narration (voice) (uncredited) Opening Narration (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Genadii Biegouloff
Bridski (uncredited) Bridski (uncredited)   See fewer
Karl Bruck
Chef (uncredited) Chef (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Harks
Mourner (uncredited) Mourner (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter Hellman
Konrad (uncredited) Konrad (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Ismay
German Soldier (uncredited) German Soldier (uncredited)   See fewer
Norbert Meisel
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Rolf Niehus
Helmut Weber (uncredited) Helmut Weber (uncredited)   See fewer
Karl Swenson
Gunter (uncredited) Gunter (uncredited)   See fewer
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