A veteran naval pilot reflects on his Vietnam War service, reliving the intense moments of his capture by the Viet Cong and his subsequent escape.
Dieter Dengler, a former pilot, recounts his harrowing tale of survival, from being shot down over Laos in 1966 to escaping captivity and finding rescue. Despite weighing just 85 pounds, he endured monsoons, leeches, and brutal villagers before being rescued.
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Studio(s): Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, ZDF
Originally Released: United States, Oct 02, 1998
Production Countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom
Genres:Biography, Documentary, Drama
Werner Herzog film collection: Little Dieter Needs To Fly - Trailer
Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)
