Bat 21
An Air Force colonel (Gene Hackman) who knows his way around a golf course but has no combat experience is trapped behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War. As the sole survivor of a plane crash, his only link to the outside world is through a radio connection with Capt. Bart Clark (Danny Glover). The pair knows they're being watched and develop a code based on Hackman's favorite pastime, which ultimately saves his life. Based on a true story.
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Okay - Mike34
This movie was interesting to watch, especially since it was based on a true story. Saying that, I don't think it lives up to its four star rating. It was okay, and interesting, but nothing overly special. In the end you will be left sitting there wondering what all the fuss was about.real life vs fiction - timmer
It's been many years since I read the actual account of this story in the Reader's Digest, but from what I remember the main details in the movie version are all there. It goes to show that quick thinking people can achieve great things even when they are in adverse circumstances and don't give up. I recommend this movie for anyone who likes true life stories.Vietnam War Redux - MovieLover5
A Vietnam War movie based in large part on the rescue of a real life U.S. Air Force officer who was shot down late in the war. Granted, the movie has taken a lot of artistic license in telling the tale, but the essence of the facts is there and it makes for a good story. (Apparently, much of the detail on this rescue was kept under wraps for years, and ironically the full story would make an even more fascinating, albeit tragic in too many ways, movie.) War movie buffs will enjoy this film.
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Okay - Mike34
This movie was interesting to watch, especially since it was based on a true story. Saying that, I don't think it lives up to its four star rating. It was okay, and interesting, but nothing overly special. In the end you will be left sitting there wondering ...real life vs fiction - timmer
It's been many years since I read the actual account of this story in the Reader's Digest, but from what I remember the main details in the movie version are all there. It goes to show that quick thinking people can achieve great things even when they are ...Vietnam War Redux - MovieLover5
A Vietnam War movie based in large part on the rescue of a real life U.S. Air Force officer who was shot down late in the war. Granted, the movie has taken a lot of artistic license in telling the tale, but the essence of the facts is there and it makes for ...