On Wings of Eagles 1986
What is On Wings of Eagles?
On Wings of Eagles is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under War & Politics, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- First aired
- May 18, 1986
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama
- Updated
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On Wings of Eagles is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under War & Politics, Drama. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 2 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A daring rescue unfolds amid Iran's 1979 revolution.”
- Strong performances by Lancaster and Crenna
- Authentic 1970s political backdrop
- Tense rescue planning
- Pacing can feel slow for action fans
- Limited episode count may leave story underdeveloped
Watch it if you enjoy tense political dramas with high‑stakes rescue missions.
The series contains political conflict and wartime tension, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the premise of "On Wings of Eagles"?
It follows a corporate leader and a retired Special Forces colonel as they work to free two imprisoned executives during the Iranian revolution.
Who are the main actors?
The miniseries stars Burt Lancaster and Richard Crenna, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
From what source material is the series adapted?
It is adapted from Ken Follett’s 1983 novel "On Wings of Eagles."
When and where is the story set?
The plot takes place during the Iranian revolution when the monarchy was overthrown.
On which network did the miniseries originally air?
It originally aired on NBC.
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