On Wings of Eagles

On Wings of Eagles (1986)


  • Genre: War & Politics, Drama
  • First Air Date: 1986-05-18
  • Last Air Date: 1986-05-19
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 2
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 120 min.
  • Production Company: TAFT Entertainment Pictures
  • Networks: NBC
  • Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
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Summary

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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On Wings of Eagles Seasons

Season 1

First Air Date: 1986-05-18
2 Episodes

On Wings of Eagles Episodes

Title Air Date Duration
Season 1Episode 1Part 1120 min
Season 1Episode 2Part 2120 min
  • Burt Lancaster

    as Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
  • Richard Crenna

    as H. Ross Perot
  • Paul Le Mat

    as Jay Coburn
  • Louis Giambalvo

    as Paul Chiapparone
  • Jim Metzler

    as Bill Gaylord
  • Lawrence Pressman

    as Bill Gayden
  • Robert Wightman

    as Keane Taylor
  • Cyril O'Reilly

    as Pat Scully
  • Esai Morales

    as Rashid
  • Martin Doyle

    as Jim Schwebach
  • Bob Delegall

    as Ron Davis
  • William Bumiller

    as Rich Gallagher (as Bill Bumiller)
  • James Sutorius

    as Joe Poche
  • Richard Anthony Crenna

    as Ross Perot Jr. (as Richard Crenna Jr.)
  • Constance Towers

    as Margot Perot
  • Zevi Wolmark

    as Ted Maxwell
  • José Luis García Mainou

    as (uncredited)
  • Kabir Bedi

    as Mohammad
  • Parviz Sayyad

    as Dadgar
  • Mary Apick

    as Mrs. Nourbash
Writing Ken Follett Novel
Directing Andrew V. McLaglen Director