The Birdmen (1971)During World War II, American soldier Harry Cook is sent to Norway to aid in the defection of a scientist working on the atomic bomb for the Germans... See full summary » Director:Philip LeacockWriter:David Kidd |
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Major Harry Cook
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Focus Flaherty
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Orville 'Fitz' Fitzgerald
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Sparrow
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Donnelly
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Bridski
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Helmut Weber
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Konrad
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Gunter
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During World War II, American soldier Harry Cook is sent to Norway to aid in the defection of a scientist working on the atomic bomb for the Germans. Before they can escape Europe, they are captured and sent to a POW prison camp in a high alpine castle on the German-Swiss border. Cook must find a way to escape with the scientist before the Gestapo discover the Norwegian's true identity. Cook convinces the other prisoners to build a two person glider that can fly to Switzerland. The race is on to complete the glider before the German guards discover the plane, and the Gestapo catch up with Cook and the scientist. Written by Jeff Popp <jeff.popp@attws.com>
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They used to boast there were only two ways to escape from Hitler's Beckstadt prison... to die...or to sprout wingsParents Guide:
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Cook: Why don't you break out the scotch first? My leg is killing me!
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During a prisoner roll call, the German guard calls the name "Hogan", a reference to Hogan's Heroes, which also featured Don Knight. The name "Baer" is also called, a reference to Max Baer, who stars in the film. See more »Goofs
Continuity: The cut on Cook's face is completely healed by the following morning. See more »Quotes
Schiller: Major, I'm afraid we are both in a great deal of trouble.Cook: Why don't you break out the scotch first? My leg is killing me!
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