Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Little Dieter Needs to Fly
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Cohen Media +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Fandor, Plex | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Tenk +2 | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +1 |
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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. Little Dieter Needs to Fly is a Documentary movie, released on 1997-12-01, runtime 77 minutes.
Is Little Dieter Needs to Fly worth watching?
TMDB users rate Little Dieter Needs to Fly 7.5 out of 10 from 104 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
In the United States, Little Dieter Needs to Fly streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Werner Herzog
Cast
- Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice)
- Dieter Dengler as Self
- Eugene Deatrick as Self
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Sources
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