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.
2 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
1986
Rating
5.8/10
5 votes • HD
People
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
H. Ross Perot
Jay Coburn
Paul Chiapparone
Bill Gaylord
Bill Gayden
Keane Taylor
Pat Scully
Rashid
Jim Schwebach
Ron Davis
Rich Gallagher (as Bill Bumiller)
Episodes
Episode 1 • May 18, 1986
Episode 2 • May 19, 1986
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