On Wings of Eagles (miniseries)

On Wings of Eagles (also known as Teheran) is a 1986 American television miniseries starring Burt Lancaster and Richard Crenna, and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. It was adapted from Ken Follett's 1983 book of the same name.

On Wings of Eagles
Based onOn Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett
Screenplay byKen Follett and Sam Rolfe
Directed byAndrew V. McLaglen
StarringBurt Lancaster
Richard Crenna
Paul Le Mat
Theme music composerLaurence Rosenthal
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English, Persian
No. of episodes2
Production
Producer(s)Lynn Raynor
CinematographyRobert Steadman
Editor(s)Alan Strachan
Running time241 minutes
Production company(s)Taft Entertainment Television
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseMay 18, 1986

Synopsis

The story is set during the Iranian Revolution (1978-1979). As Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi is overthrown by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in the takeover of Iran, two executives of Electronic Data Systems, are arrested on false charges and then imprisoned. The head of the company, H. Ross Perot (Richard Crenna), travels to Tehran to negotiate for their release. Meanwhile, a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel, Arthur D. 'Bull' Simons (Burt Lancaster), is hired by Perot to formulate a rescue plan at any cost.

Cast
ActorRole
Burt LancasterColonel Arthur D. "Bull" Simons
Richard CrennaH. Ross Perot
Paul Le MatJay Coburn
Louis GiambalvoPaul Chiapparone
Jim MetzlerBill Gaylord
Lawrence PressmanBill Gayden
Esai MoralesRashid
Martin DoyleJim Schwebach
Robert WightmanKeane Taylor
Cyril O'ReillyPat Scully
Bob DelegallRon Davis
William BumillerRich Gallagher
James SutoriusJoe Poche
Richard Anthony CrennaRoss Perot Jr.
Constance TowersMargot Perot
Karen CarlsonRuth Chiapparone
Patrick CollinsJohn Howell
Patty McCormackLiz Coburn
Zevi WolmarkTed Maxwell
Kabir BediMohammad

Awards

The miniseries was nominated for Outstanding Miniseries at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards.

References
  • Burt Lancaster: An American Life, by Kate Buford
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