1971· 74 min
The Birdmen
They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wings
Drama War
7.5 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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.
Director: Philip Leacock
Cast: Doug McClure, René Auberjonois, Richard Basehart, Chuck Connors, Max Baer Jr.
Tags
castleescapegliderpow escape
