On Wings of Eagles(1986)
On Wings of Eagles Synopsis
On Wings of Eagles is a NBC TV mini-series, starring Burt Lancaster - Richard Crenna and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The TV series was adapted from Ken Follet's novel of the same name. The plot is set during the Iranian revolution. During the takeover of Iran, the king is overthrown, and two executives of Electronic Data Systems are imprisoned on false charges. The head of the company, Mr. Perot, travels to Tehran to negotiate for their release. Meanwhile, a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel, Arthur Simons, is hired to develop a rescue plan at any cost.
On Wings of Eagles (1986) is a war & politics and drama series that premiered on May 18, 1986, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Burt Lancaster, Richard Crenna, Paul Le Mat and Louis Giambalvo. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1986-05-18
- Last aired:
- 1986-05-19
On Wings of Eagles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Lancaster
as Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
Richard Crenna
as H. Ross Perot
Paul Le Mat
as Jay Coburn
Louis Giambalvo
as Paul Chiapparone
Jim Metzler
as Bill Gaylord
Lawrence Pressman
as Bill Gayden
- Robert Wightman
Robert Wightman
as Keane Taylor
Cyril O'Reilly
as Pat Scully
Esai Morales
as Rashid
Martin Doyle
as Jim Schwebach
Bob Delegall
as Ron Davis
William Bumiller
as Rich Gallagher (as Bill Bumiller)
Explore more War & Politics shows
On Wings of Eagles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
You may also like
The Resident
2018
Baretta
1975
I, Claudius
1976
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Pearson
2019
The Crimson Field
2014
Route 66
1960
The State Within
2006
A Small Light
2023
Murder in a Small Town
2024
Foyle's War
2002
Police Story
1973
SkyMed
2022
Joan
2024
Barnaby Jones
1973
Little Disasters
2025
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
1974
Walker
2021
The Mod Squad
1968
Shows similar to On Wings of Eagles
Ramses
2014
Fleming
2014
The Althea Tapes
2019
The 7.39
2014
De Troon
2010
The Violent Earth
1998
Hitotsubashi Kiriko's Crime Diary
2022
Somos.
2021
Anne Boleyn
2021
Little Women
1978
180 Degree Longitude Passes Through Us
2022
To Serve Them All My Days
1980
The Shining
1997
The Country Boy
1989
Fanny by Gaslight
1981
Boys from the Blackstuff
1982
High-Speed Parahero Gand-D
2021
The Asunta Case
2024
Tyrant
2014
Svadba bez nevesty
1980
On Wings of Eagles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream On Wings of Eagles?
+
On Wings of Eagles (1986) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of On Wings of Eagles are there?
+
On Wings of Eagles has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 18, 1986.
Is On Wings of Eagles still running?
+
No. On Wings of Eagles is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 19, 1986.
Who is in the cast of On Wings of Eagles?
+
On Wings of Eagles (1986) stars Burt Lancaster, Richard Crenna, Paul Le Mat, Louis Giambalvo and Jim Metzler. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is On Wings of Eagles any good?
+
On Wings of Eagles (1986) is rated 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like war & politics and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.