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Bat*21 (1988) 6.3
Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows the area... See full summary » Director:Peter Markle |
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Cast
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Capt. Bartholomew 'Bird-Dog' Clark
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Col. George Walker
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Ross Carver
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Maj. Jake Scott
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Joe Dorsey | ... |
Col. Douglass
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Michael Ng | ... |
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Theodore Chan Woei-Shyong | ... |
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Don Ruffin | ... |
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Scott Howell | ... |
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Michael Raden | ... |
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Timothy Fitzgerald | ... |
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Stuart B. Hagen | ... |
EB-66 Officer
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Jeffrey Baxter | ... |
Helicopter Gunner
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Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows the area he's in is going to be carpet-bombed but a temporary shortage of helicopters causes a delay. Working with an Air Force reconnaissance pilot, Capt. Bartholomew Clark, he maps out an escape route based on golf courses he has played. Along the way however, he has to face enemy forces and the death of some of his fellow soldiers. Written by garykmcd
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Trapped behind enemy lines. A whole army after him... And only one man can save him.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 October 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Air force - BAT 21 See more »Filming Locations:
Sabah, Borneo, MalaysiaBox Office
Gross:
$3,966,256 (USA)Company Credits
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Capt. Bartholomew Clark: No, sir. Golf wasn't big in my neighborhood.
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The true story's ending was quite different. Navy SEAL LT Tom Norris and Vietnamese SEAL Petty Officer Nguyen Van Kiet took a sampan in to pick up Col. Hambleton after repeated attempts failed with major losses of helicopters and men. LT Norris was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. See more »Goofs
When Hambleton ejects from his crippled aircraft, the parachute that opens is a Para-Commander, a sport parachute that never would have been used in an ejector seat. The actual parachute would have been an unslotted 28' diameter white/green/orange parachute with a four-line release system for steering. See more »Quotes
Col. George Walker: You know anything about golf, Clark?Capt. Bartholomew Clark: No, sir. Golf wasn't big in my neighborhood.
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Never saw this film when it was released originally in 1988. Not knowing what to expect, we decided to take a chance watching it on cable when it was shown the other night; it was a complete surprise. Director Peter Markle, working with a magnificent cast, headed by Gene Hackman and Danny Glover, does wonders to recreate this story of valor under the worst possible circumstances.
The cinematography is excellent. The film relies on visual effects, that are not to be confused with the incredible special effects that we have seen in other movies. Yes, of course, we all know that they are special, but the movie relies in the interplay between the missing Col. Hambleton on the ground and Capt. "Bird Dog" Clark who had the courage to stay focused, first in his plane, and later in the helicopter as he searches for this man, who he didn't even know.
It's a tribute that these two military men in caring for one another in a difficult situation. Gene Hackman is an actor that always project convincing character. His take on the colonel is the real thing. Danny Glover, on the other hand, is on target. He demonstrates he has what it takes to hold it against big stars, like Mr. Hackman, or in his films with Mel Gibson. He is a joy to watch in his portrayal of a man who is an honest professional.
For fans of action war movies, this is a more real approach to the genre thanks to the vision of its director Peter Markle.