On Wings of Eagles

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.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Richard Crenna

Paul Le Mat

Louis Giambalvo

Jim Metzler

Lawrence Pressman

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Robert Wightman

Cyril O'Reilly

Esai Morales

Martin Doyle

Bob Delegall

William Bumiller