103 minute feature film DVD starring Danny Glover and Gene Hackman.
Based on a true story, this is the heroic tale of an American officer forced to parachute into enemy territory when his plane is shot down during the Vietnam War. A missile intelligence expert with no combat experience, he must survive in the dangerous jungle on his wits alone -- until a reconnaissance flyer, nicknamed "Bird Dog", spots him. With limited radio contact and some expert flying, the daring pilot attempts to rescue the officer before our boys-in-green devastate the countryside with a napalm attack.
Down behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War, an officer must rely on a scout pilot to risk his life and his military career to rescue him. Based on the book by William C. Anderson.
Based on true events in the lives of Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton and Captain Bartholomew "Bird Dog" Clark, which occurred during the Vietnam War.
Budget estimate $10 million.
Color by DeLuxe.
Shot on location in Borneo, Malaysia, with the cooperation of the Malaysian military.
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"...[Hackman's] quintessential decency and ordinariness have never seemed more affecting....An effective cast and a fair amount of grit..."
-- Janet Maslin, New York Times
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Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)
underrated! my TiVo grabbed this Gene Hackman film, which I'd never heard of. It's well acted, suspenseful and apparently "approved" by the Lt. Colonel whom it depicts (according to the opening credits). Submitted by Gene (Dallas, TX, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great Action Movie Great action movie with lots of flying action. Submitted by Ricardo (Deltona, FL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Good Movie I recommend this movie. It is suspenseful with a great story line.
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Region 1 NTSC Keep Case Single Side - Single Layer Letterbox - 1.78 Widescreen - 1.78 Audio: Dolby Digital - English Dolby Digital - Spanish Additional Release Material: Trailers
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