Little Dieter Needs to Fly

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.

Average Score : 75

In 1966, Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, captured, and, down to 85 pounds, escaped.

Status: Released

Release Date: 1997-12-01

Geners Documentary

Production Companies Werner Herzog Filmproduktion ZDF

Production Countries France,Germany,United Kingdom,

Run time: 80 minutes

Budget: --

Revenue: --