On Wings of Eagles (1986)

Why is this not on Region 1 DVD?

Based on Ken Follett's bestseller and real events, a terrific tv mini-series with Burt Lancaster as Col. Art "Bull" Simons -- the leader of the legendary raid on Son Tay, N. Vietnam -- Richard Crenna as Ross Perot and Paul Lemat. It tells the story of Perot whose EDS employees in Tehran are seized by the govt of the ol' Ayatollah Khakamani. Perot hires Simons to break out his men after all other means fail. November 1, 2007

Exciting Action Adventure Story..!!!...but NOT John Wayne version

CAUTION...PLEASE NOTE....This is NOT the John Wayne movie..!!!! The other reviewers reviewed the wrong movie. This movie stars Burt Lancaster as Col. Arthur "Bull" Simons (a retired Special Forces officer who led the POW rescue attempt in North Viet Nam) who was hired by Ross Perot (Richard Crenna) to go into Iran and rescue two of his EDS employees who were being held in prison during the fall of the Shah of Iran. Based on actual events this was a TV mini-series. It is a very good retelling of the actual events and a very worthwhile purchase. Note...this movie is "On Wings of Eagles".....the John Wayne movie is "Wings of Eagles"..... December 13, 2005

On Wings of Eagles

Great true story of Ross Perot's plan and execution of the freeing of his employees of IDS who were taken hostage while working in Iran. The book, written by Ken Follett, was excellent. The movie version lacks some of the book's excitement and color, possibly due to the casting of the characters. Perhaps, it was the direction which was lacking in insight and depth. Still, all in all, a great portrayal of an important event in America's history. A truly heroic and patriotic film. November 14, 2001

A Real Corporate CEO

Excellent Movie

This movie should be Mandatory in Business Schools. This movie is based on a true story of Ross Perot and his employees at EDS. The movie has the inspiration that the movie "Tucker" had. This movie will keep your attention until the end.

Makes me want to move to Dallas! May 20, 2001

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