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Pako hakaristin varjosta

Original title: The Birdmen
  • TV Movie
  • 19711971
  • K-8K-8
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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POPULARITY
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Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
DramaHistoryWar
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 ... Read allDuring 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.... Read allDuring 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 Norwegi... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
303
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
24,253
9,326
  • Director
    • Philip Leacock
  • Writer
    • David Kidd
  • Stars
    • Doug McClure
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Richard Basehart
Top credits
  • Director
    • Philip Leacock
  • Writer
    • David Kidd
  • Stars
    • Doug McClure
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Richard Basehart
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    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Paul Koslo in Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Richard Basehart in Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Tom Skerritt, Rene Auberjonois, Chuck Connors, and Doug McClure in Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Tom Skerritt, Max Baer Jr., Chuck Connors, Doug McClure, and Greg Mullavey in Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Richard Basehart in Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Rene Auberjonois and Chuck Connors in Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)
    Rene Auberjonois and Chuck Connors in Pako hakaristin varjosta (1971)

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    Doug McClure
    Doug McClure
    • Major Harry Cook
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Halden Brevik…
    Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart
    • Schiller
    Max Baer Jr.
    Max Baer Jr.
    • Tanker
    Chuck Connors
    Chuck Connors
    • Colonel Morgan Crawford
    Don Knight
    Don Knight
    • Focus Flaherty
    Greg Mullavey
    Greg Mullavey
    • Sparrow
    Paul Koslo
    Paul Koslo
    • Davies
    Barry Brown
    Barry Brown
    • Donnelly
    Tom Skerritt
    Tom Skerritt
    • Orville Fitzgerald
    Charles Aidman
    Charles Aidman
    • Opening Narration
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Genadii Biegouloff
    • Bridski
    • (uncredited)
    Karl Bruck
    • Chef
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Harks
    Bob Harks
    • Mourner
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Hellman
    • Konrad
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Ismay
    • German Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Norbert Meisel
      Rolf Niehus
      • Helmut Weber
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Philip Leacock
      • Writer
        • David Kidd
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      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        The film was loosely based on a true story. Allied prisoners-of-war held at Colditz Castle constructed a similar glider under the noses of their captors, but did not complete the aircraft until after D-Day. Rather than use the glider to escape, the prisoners determined to use it to coordinate their actions with Patton's forces. As it turned out, the German garrison surrendered to the Americans without firing a shot.
      • Goofs
        Before the wing snaps on the model glider, a quick shot shows the plane to have wing struts. The model glider had none.
      • 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!

      • Connections
        Referenced in Kananlento (2000)
      • Soundtracks
        Die Gedanken Sind Frei
        (uncredited)

        Nineteenth Century German Folk Song

        Sung by the Cast

        Performed at the funeral of a slain prisoner of war

      User reviews19

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      9/10
      an amazing film full of information and knowledge
      Colditz Castle has always been considered a place of high security. However, if Chuck Norris had been present it would have surely ensured that more men would have escaped form this famous prison.

      Set high on a hill above the small town of Colditz, the sleepy village was unaware of the tensions and drama that lived within the dark and cold walls of the castle. The lessons learned within those hallowed walls held both prisoners and guardians in good stead in the free world till this day.

      Chuck Connors, a master character actor, plays a believable portrait of a man fighting against the forces of evil. His flight from the castle was quite inspiring and must be used for all future Colditz films.

      Be sure to view "The Colditz Story" which can only pale against this epic.

      I highly recommend it to all collectors of serious war movies.
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      • chrisjones-5
      • Jun 17, 2005

      Details

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      • Release date
        • September 18, 1971 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Escape of the Birdmen
      • Production companies
        • Silverton Productions
        • Universal Television
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 14 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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