About this movie
Three decades after German-American pilot Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, he returns to the places where he was held prisoner during the early years of the Vietnam War. Accompanied by director Werner Herzog, Dengler describes in unusually candid detail his captivity, the friendships he made, and his daring escape. Not willing to stop there, Herzog even persuades his subject to re-enact certain tortures, with the help of some willing local villagers.
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Quick facts
Year
1997
Runtime
1h 17m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
97
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
vietnam war
vietnam
vietcong
prisoner of war
u.s. navy
based on true story
post war germany
struggle for survival
pow escape
life story
torture victim
plane crash
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Questions about Little Dieter Needs to Fly
How long is Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly has a runtime of 1h 17m (1 hour and 17 minutes).
Who directed Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly was directed by Werner Herzog and released in 1997.
What genre is Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly is a Documentary film (1997).
Who stars in Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
The cast of Little Dieter Needs to Fly includes Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler, Eugene Deatrick.
What is the TMDB rating for Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 97 votes.
