Gene Hackman
Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton
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Oct 21, 1988 · 1 Video. 36 Photos. Drama War. During the Vietnam War, Colonel Hambleton's aircraft is shot down over enemy territory and a frantic rescue operation ensues. Director. Peter Markle. Writers. William C. Anderson. George Gordon. Stars. Gene Hackman. Danny Glover. Jerry Reed. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. search Amazon. Add to Watchlist.
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During the last days of the Vietnam War, USAF Lieutenant colonel Iceal E. "Gene" Hambleton (Gene Hackman) call sign BAT-21 Bravo, is flying on board an EB-66C electronic warfare aircraft, engaged in electronic countermeasures preparatory to a major bombing strike. Without warning, a number of SA-2 Guideline SAMsare launched from North Vietnam, targ...
Bat*21 was filmed entirely on location in Sabah, Malaysia, with the assistance of the Malaysian government. Resources, locations and other assistance were supplied by the Malaysian Army and the Royal Malaysian Air Force, which supplied aircraft and pilots, including the services of Captain V. Thiagarajah, who flew both on- and off-camera. Helicopte...
The film premiered in the Philippines on September 8, 1988.It premiered in the United States on October 21.
Film historian Alun Evans in Brassey's Guide to War Films, considered the production an unusual look at "... the perspective of a service non-combatant." In a contemporary review, Roger Ebert noted: "'BAT*21' is the kind of lean, no-nonsense war film Hollywood used to make back before the subject became burdened with metaphysical insights." Listed ...
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- October 21, 1988
- Michael Balson, Gary A. Neill, Jerry Reed
- Christopher Young
Sep 11, 2015 · Bat*21 is a 1988 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. signals intelligence expert shot down behind enemy lines in Vietnam.
Bat 21 (1988) Bat 21 (1988) Bat 21 (1988) View more photos Movie Info Synopsis Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton (Gene Hackman) is shot down behind enemy lines during the waning days of the...
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TriStar Pictures. Location. Kota Kinbalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Technical Specs. Duration. 1h 45m. Synopsis. During the Vietnam conflict, an American officer is forced to parachute into a North Vietnamese jungle and fend for himself until a rescue operation can be carried out.
“BAT*21” is the kind of lean, no-nonsense war film Hollywood used to make back before the subject became burdened with metaphysical insights. It's the story of a middle-aged Air Force colonel's attempt to survive behind enemy lines, where he has no business being in the first place, and about how a stubborn spotter pilot returns time and ...
