Plot — What is Little Dieter Needs to Fly about?
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
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 77 min |
| Audience Score | 75% (7.5/10, 102 votes) |
Little Dieter Needs to Fly — FAQ
Is Little Dieter Needs to Fly worth watching? Little Dieter Needs to Fly holds a 7.5/10 rating from 102 viewers. 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, Deng
Who directed Little Dieter Needs to Fly? Directed by Werner Herzog.
Who is in the cast of Little Dieter Needs to Fly? It stars Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler, Eugene Deatrick.
Where can I stream Little Dieter Needs to Fly? You can stream Little Dieter Needs to Fly on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Little Dieter Needs to Fly release? It released in 1997.
