On Wings of Eagles (1986)
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.
H. Ross Perot
Rashid
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
Paul Chiapparone
Jay Coburn
Margot Perot
Pat Scully
Bill Gaylord
Rich Gallagher (as Bill Bumiller)
Bill Gayden
Jim Schwebach
Ron Davis
Joe Poche
Ross Perot Jr. (as Richard Crenna Jr.)
Mohammad
Dadgar
Mrs. Nourbash