BAT 21 | 
| Director: Peter Markle
Actors: Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Jerry Reed, David Marshall Grant, Clayton Rohner
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 43803
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original Recording Reissued, Ntsc
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0792847385
UPC: 027616854261
EAN: 9780792847380
ASIN: B00004Y872
Theatrical Release Date: October 21, 1988
Release Date: November 7, 2000
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Gene Hackman is a fighter pilot in Vietnam. When he gets shot down behind enemy lines, he manages to hang on to his radio--and maintains contact with Danny Glover, back at the base. Hackman must rely on his own instincts--and the long-distance assistance of Glover--to work his way back to his own territory. The script, by Marc Norman and William Anderson, can't rise above war-movie cliches and Peter Markle's direction can't lift it. Neither can David Marshall Grant, as an overly passionate copter jockey whose rescue attempt proves more hindrance than help. But crafty veterans Hackman and Glover know a thing or two about transcending mediocre material with performances of depth and humanity. --Marshall Fine
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Exciting and well told true story May 22, 2008
Guitarzan
Yet another example of excellent casting here paring Gene Hackman with Danny Glover. The film is riveting, and even while telling the story of Bat 2-1, it delves into the heart of Vietnam, where Bat 2-1 made his 18-hole sprint to freedom. Highly recommended.
A Great 80's War Movie April 2, 2008
C. Reich (Heidelberg, Germany)
I have enjoyed this movie for years. It has a good story, great acting, and you don't get tired of it.
"CATCH 22 TO FOLLOW" February 26, 2008
J J BAGS (MASSACHUSETTS USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Terrific Vietnam War movie, based on a true story, which likely heightens its authenticity. Col. Hamilton (Hackman) is called off the golf course to help formulate a carpet bombing campaign against the Viet-Cong along the Ho Chi-Minh trail. He's quickly shot down on a premptive mission and is forced to bail out into the very area that's to be saturated. Capt. Clark (Glover0 literally keeps the Colonel alive through psychology, intensive surveillance, and strategic gunfire. Finally, after watching several apparently authentic real- life horror shows,Glover disobeys orders, and commandeers a helicopter of World War 2 vintage. He locates the colonel, picks him up, is shot down, and the two Amricans srruggle to reach the safety of the river and eventual rescue,barely avoiding the "friendly " fire. This movie is a hidden gem. Try to watch it.
Bat 21 December 2, 2007
Dorothy M. Giffin (Minnesota, USA)
My husband and I are pleased with the DVD Bat 21. Excellent views. Service from ordering and receiving it was excellent. Thank you
 Bat 21 & the Air Force January 21, 2007
Terry M. Eusebio
As an Air Force retiree, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I first viewed it back in 1992 and have seen it once since then. The story line is cool, brings in the viewer quickly, doesn't clutter it up with all those introductions and is well packed with suspense, action, and comaradarie. My only negative for this flick is it's too short. I would've preferred more scenes where Gene Hackman was performing ground-controller duties against the VC or NVA, and more aerial footage of the environment in which he and his crew members got shot down.
Overall, it's a great flick that helps promote the Air Force and the circumstances our flight crews can go thru during combat, especially when they are shot down.
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