Little Dieter Needs to Fly(1997)
In 1966, Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, captured, and, down to 85 pounds, escaped.
Little Dieter Needs to Fly Synopsis
Three decades after German-American pilot Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, he returns to the places where he was held prisoner during the early years of the Vietnam War. Accompanied by director Werner Herzog, Dengler describes in unusually candid detail his captivity, the friendships he made, and his daring escape. Not willing to stop there, Herzog even persuades his subject to re-enact certain tortures, with the help of some willing local villagers.
Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on December 1, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler and Eugene Deatrick. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Lucki Stipetić
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Zeitlinger
- Production:
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) Trailer
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Werner Herzog film collection: Little Dieter Needs To Fly - Trailer
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Werner Herzog
as Narrator (voice)
- Dieter Dengler
Dieter Dengler
as Self
- Eugene Deatrick
Eugene Deatrick
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Lucki Stipetić.
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 101 ratings.
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Little Dieter Needs to Fly online?
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
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The main cast of Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) includes Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler and Eugene Deatrick. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Little Dieter Needs to Fly released?
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly was released on December 1, 1997 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Little Dieter Needs to Fly worth watching?
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
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