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Little Dieter Needs to Fly

Dieter Dengler, a German-American naval pilot, recounts his Vietnam War experiences and reenacts his capture and daring escape from the Viet Cong.

Dieter Dengler's remarkable story of survival begins in 1966 when he was shot down over Laos, captured, and forced to endure harsh conditions, eventually escaping and being rescued.

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Werner Herzog film collection: Little Dieter Needs To Fly - Trailer

Werner Herzog film collection: Little Dieter Needs To Fly - Trailer

Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)

Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)

Info about Little Dieter Needs to Fly

Studio(s): Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, ZDF

Originally Released: United States, Dec 01, 1997

Production Countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Drama, War