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Based on the true story of German-born Dieter Dengler, who dreamed of being a test pilot and thus made his way to America, where he joined the military in pursuit of his obsession to fly. On his first mission in Vietnam, he is shot down and captured by Vietcong guerrillas.

Also Known As:
Little Dieter Needs to Fly

Production Status:
Released

Genres:
Action/Adventure, Drama and War

Running Time:
2 hr.

Release Date:
July 4th, 2007 (limited)

MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for some sequences of intense war violence and torture.

Distributors:
MGM Distribution Company

Production Co.:
Cameo FJ Entertainment, Gibraltar Entertainment, Thema Production S A

Financiers:
Co-Financier: Spice Factory, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

U.S. Box Office:
$5,484,375

Filming Locations:
Thailand

Produced in:
United States