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On Wings of Eagles

The Iranian Revolution sets off a crisis as a group of Texas executives are taken hostage, prompting Ross Perot to assemble a specialized rescue team to secure their safe release.

Two EDS executives are kidnapped in Tehran, prompting a $13 million ransom demand. As diplomatic efforts fail, a retired Army Colonel is tasked with leading a daring rescue mission.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part I

1. Part I

Aired: May 18, 1986

The collapse of the Shah's regime in Iran triggers a massive exodus of Americ...

Main Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterLieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
Richard CrennaRichard CrennaH. Ross Perot
Paul Le MatPaul Le MatJay Coburn
Louis GiambalvoLouis GiambalvoPaul Chiapparone
Jim MetzlerJim MetzlerBill Gaylord
Lawrence PressmanLawrence PressmanBill Gayden
Robert WightmanRobert WightmanKeane Taylor
Cyril O'ReillyCyril O'ReillyPat Scully
Esai MoralesEsai MoralesRashid
Martin DoyleMartin DoyleJim Schwebach
Bob DelegallBob DelegallRon Davis
William BumillerWilliam BumillerRich Gallagher (as Bill Bumiller)
James SutoriusJames SutoriusJoe Poche
Constance TowersConstance TowersMargot Perot
Kabir BediKabir BediMohammad
Alan FudgeAlan FudgeMerv Stauffer
John DoolittleJohn DoolittleGlen Jackson
Parviz SayyadParviz SayyadDadgar
Mary ApickMary ApickMrs. Nourbash
Karen CarlsonKaren CarlsonRuth Chiapparone

Creators

Ken FollettKen FollettNovel

Info about On Wings of Eagles

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama

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