Movie

The Birdmen

“They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings”

★ 7.7(9)19731h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Philip Leacock
Release date: 1973-11-08
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Television

About The Birdmen

The Birdmen is a 1973 movie in the War, Drama and History genres, directed by Philip Leacock, starring Doug McClure, René Auberjonois and Richard Basehart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Birdmen in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Doug McClure

Major Harry Cook

René Auberjonois

Halden Brevik / Olav Volda

Richard Basehart

Schiller

Chuck Connors

Colonel Morgan Crawford

Max Baer Jr.

Tanker

Don Knight

Focus Flaherty

Greg Mullavey

Sparrow

Paul Koslo

Davies

Barry Brown

Donnelly

Tom Skerritt

Orville Fitzgerald

Themes & keywords

escapecastlegliderpow escape

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Birdmen in Mexico?+

The Birdmen is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Birdmen on Netflix?+

The Birdmen is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Birdmen?+

The Birdmen has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The Birdmen?+

The Birdmen stars Doug McClure, René Auberjonois, Richard Basehart, Chuck Connors and Max Baer Jr..

When did The Birdmen come out?+

The Birdmen is a 1973 movie directed by Philip Leacock.

What genre is The Birdmen?+

The Birdmen is War, Drama, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Birdmen?+

The Birdmen was directed by Philip Leacock.