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Synopsis:
An action drama by Werner Herzog, based on the director's acclaimed 1997 documentary, Little Dieter Needs to Fly. The film recounts the true story of German-born Dieter Dengler, who dreamed of being a pilot and eventually made his way to the United States, where he joined the military during the Vietnam War era. He was shot down over Vietnam and captured. Eventually he organized an escape with a small band of captives. Christian Bale will play Dengler, and Steve Zahn will play an ill-looking and bent POW.

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Premiere: Toronto Film Festival 2006



Written & Directed by
Werner Herzog

Producers
Freddy Braidy ... producer
Elton Brand ... producer
Gerald Green ... executive producer
Steve Marlton ... line producer
Steve Marlton ... producer
Elie Samaha ... executive producer

Cast - in credits order
Christian Bale ... Dieter

Other credited cast listed alphabetically
Marshall Bell ... Admiral
François Chau ... Province Governor
Jeremy Davies ... Gene
Craig Gellis ... Corporal
GQ ... Farkas
Zach Grenier ... Squad Leader
Pat Healy ... Norman
Toby Huss ... Spook
Bonnie Z. Hutchinson ... Nurse
Evan Jones ... Lessard
Abhijati 'Meuk' Jusakul ... Phisit
Mr. Tony B. King ... Jet Pilot
Mr. Richard Manning ... Helicopter Pilot
Mr. Garrett D. Melich ... Rigger
Mr. Kriangsak Ming-olo ... Jumbo
Mr. Yuttana Muenwaja ... Crazy Horse
Teerawat Mulvilai ... Little Hitler
Somkuan 'Kuan' Siroon ... Indian
Mr. Chorn Solyda ... Walkie Talkie
Mr. Saichia Wongwiroj ... Walt Disney Soldier
Steve Zahn ... Duane

Cinematographer
Peter Zeitlinger

Casting Directors
Eyde Belasco
Raweeporn 'Non' Srimonju

Art Director
Arin 'Aoi' Pinijvararak

Costume Designer
Annie Dunn

Editor
Joe Bini

Production Sound
Paul Paragon

Music
Klaus Badelt
Ernst Reijseger
Popol Vuh

Make Up Department
Tanya Cookingham ... makeup artist
R.J. McCasland ... makeup department head
Conor O'Sullivan ... special makeup effects artist
Danielle Lyn Saunders ... makeup artist

Production Managers
Narimon Atibaed ... production manager
Jonathan Way ... executive in charge of production

Assistant Directors
Harry Knapp ... first assistant director

Art Department
Somchai 'Au' Chinsirikul ... buyer
Wichit 'Ben' Chuchuan ... set dresser
Anusorn 'Sorn' Musicabutr ... assistant art director
Nonjuree 'Ying' Obsuwan ... art coordinator

Special Effects Department
Adam Howarth ... special effects supervisor

Chris Woods...visual effects

Miscellaneous Crew
Lena Herzog ... still photographer
Chayuti 'Aey' Janrakangtong ... casting assistant
Picha Srisansanee ... camera operator: "b" camera
Erik Söllner ... assistant camera
Julian White ... gaffer