Bat★21 (1988)

Cast

• Gene Hackman - Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton
• Danny Glover - Capt. Bartholomew Clark
• Jerry Reed - Col. George Walker
• David Marshall Grant - Ross Carver
• Clayton Rohner - Sgt. Harley Rumbaugh
• Erich Anderson - Major Jake Scott
• Joe Dorsey - Col. Douglass
• Michael Ng - Vietnamese Man (as Rev. Michael Ng)
• Theodore Chan Woei-Shyong - Boy on Bridge
• Don Ruffin - Helicopter Crew

Screenplay

• William C. Anderson (Book)
• William C. Anderson (Screenplay)
• George Gordon (Screenplay)

Themes

Vietnam War and Its Trauma

Keywords

vietnam war, vietnam, based on novel or book

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bat★21 about?

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.

Who directed Bat★21?

Bat★21 was directed by Peter Markle.

Who stars in Bat★21?

Bat★21 stars Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Jerry Reed, David Marshall Grant, Clayton Rohner, Erich Anderson.

How long is Bat★21?

Bat★21 has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).

What genre is Bat★21?

Bat★21 is a Action, War, Drama film.

How much did Bat★21 gross?

Bat★21 grossed $4M worldwide.

Where was Bat★21 produced?

Bat★21 was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Bat★21?

The themes of Bat★21 include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma.