The Birdmen
They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings
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
- Original Title: The Birdmen
- Genres: War, Drama, History, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1973-11-08
- Runtime: 74 minutes
- Rating: 7.5/10 (8 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Silverton Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.5132
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Doug McClure
as Major Harry Cook
René Auberjonois
as Halden Brevik / Olav Volda
Richard Basehart
as Schiller
Chuck Connors
as Colonel Morgan Crawford
Max Baer Jr.
as Tanker
Don Knight
as Focus Flaherty
Greg Mullavey
as Sparrow
Paul Koslo
as Davies
Barry Brown
as Donnelly
Tom Skerritt
as Orville Fitzgerald
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Birdmen?▼
The Birdmen is a War, Drama, History, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1973-11-08.
Who are the main actors in The Birdmen?▼
The main cast includes Doug McClure, René Auberjonois, Richard Basehart, Chuck Connors, Max Baer Jr., .
Where can I watch The Birdmen online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Birdmen is available.
Is The Birdmen based on a true story?▼
They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings
What is the IMDb rating of The Birdmen?▼
The Birdmen has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 8 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Birdmen?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Birdmen?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Universal Television, Silverton Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Birdmen filmed?▼
The Birdmen was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Birdmen?▼
The total runtime of The Birdmen is 74 minutes.
Is The Birdmen suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Birdmen?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Birdmen.
Does The Birdmen have a post-credit scene?▼
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