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Little Dieter Needs to Fly

A veteran naval pilot reflects on his Vietnam War service, reliving the intense moments of his capture by the Viet Cong and his subsequent escape.

Dieter Dengler's story begins in 1966, when he was shot down over Laos, captured, and eventually escaped, weighing only 85 pounds. He survived monsoons, leeches, and hostile villagers before being rescued. Now in his 60s, living on Mt. Tamalpais, Dengler recounts his remarkable journey, including his childhood in Germany during World War II, his struggles with poverty, and his experiences as a U.S. Air Force pilot.

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Werner Herzog film collection: Little Dieter Needs To Fly - Trailer

Werner Herzog film collection: Little Dieter Needs To Fly - Trailer

Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)

Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)

Info about Little Dieter Needs to Fly

Studio(s): Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, ZDF

Originally Released: United States, Dec 01, 1997

Production Countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Drama, War