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Bat*21 is a 1988 American war drama 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.
- Iceal Hambleton
Iceal Eugene "Gene" Hambleton (November 16, 1918 – September...
- Rescue of Bat 21 Bravo
The film Bat*21, starring Gene Hackman as Hambleton, was a...
- Iceal Hambleton
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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Bat*21. “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 ...
Jun 6, 2018 · Bat*21, the popular 1988 film starring Gene Hackman and Danny Glover, tells the dramatic story of Hambleton’s rescue, but while the Hollywood movie is full of intrigue and suspense, it does not tell the whole story—the more remarkable, true story.
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During the Vietnam war, a U.S. observation plane is hit by a missile. The only survivor of the crew is the Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton, an expert in missile weaponry. Because of his knowledge, it is crucial to rescue him before the Vietcong get their hands on him.
Overview. 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.
