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Bat*21 is a 1988 American war drama directed by Peter Markle and based on the 1980 book by William C. Anderson. Gene Hackman portrays Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton, a United States Air Force navigator whose aircraft is shot down over South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Cut off behind enemy lines, Hambleton communicates by radio with Captain Bartholomew Clark, played by Danny Glover, as a rescue operation is organized.
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What is Bat*21 about?
Bat*21 follows Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton after his aircraft is shot down over South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Gene Hackman plays Hambleton in the 1988 American war drama.
Who directed Bat*21?
Bat*21 was directed by Peter Markle. The screenplay is based on William C. Anderson's 1980 book about Hambleton's survival and rescue mission.
Who plays Iceal Hambleton in Bat*21?
Gene Hackman portrays Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton. The film focuses on his efforts to survive behind enemy lines and communicate with rescuers.
Is Bat*21 based on a true story?
Yes. The film is based on William C. Anderson's 1980 book, which recounts the real wartime ordeal of U.S. Air Force navigator Iceal Hambleton after his aircraft was shot down.
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