Bat*21 (1988)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Bat*21 is a 1988 American war film directed by Peter Markle, and adapted from the book by William C. Anderson, novelist and retired United States Air Force colonel. Set during the Vietnam War, the film is a dramatization based upon the rescue of a U.S. air navigator shot down behind enemy lines in Vietnam. The film stars Gene Hackman and Danny Glover with Jerry Reed, David Marshall Grant, Clayton Rohner, Erich Anderson and Joe Dorsey in supporting roles. Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton is shot do"

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" First Viewing Viewing Date: May 18th Via: Blu-ray Plot: During the Vietnam War, Colonel Hambleton's aircraft is shot down over enemy territory and a frantic rescue operation ensues as enemy soldiers likewise try to find his location. In the skies above him, Hambleton is assisted by an Air Force Captain. Rating: 7.8/10"

The Big Movie Watch List of 2021 (276 movies items)

"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 a real life event, this is another of those late 80's Vietnam War movies which relies on the perfor"

Favorite Drama Films: 1988-1989 (110 movies items)

" Directed by: Peter Markel Produced by: Jerry Reed, Michael Balson, Mark Damon, David Fisher, and Gary A. Neill Written by: George Gordon and William C. Anderson Based on the novel by: William C. Anderson Cinematography: Mark Irwin Edited by: Stephen E. Rivkin Music by: Christopher Young Distributed by: Tri Star Pictures"

Favorite Action Films: 1988-1989 (44 movies items)

" Directed by: Peter Markle Produced by: Jerry Reed, Michael Balson, Mark Damon, David Fisher, and Gary A. Neill Written by: George Gordon and William C. Anderson Based on the novel by: William C. Anderson Cinematography: Mark Irwin Edited by: Stephen E. Rivkin Music by: Christopher Young Distributed by: Tri Star Pictures"

Top Favorite Films of 1988 (107 movies items)

"Directed by Peter Markel Starring Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Jerry Reed, David Marshall Grant, Erich Anderson, Clayton Rohner, Joe Dorsey, Michael Ng, Don Ruffin, Stuart B. Hagen, and Scott Howell "