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Pilots in Pajamas (1968)

TV Series ★ 5.8 69 min

Documentary

Produced by DEFA and broadcast in four parts in 1968, this documentary series consists of extended interviews with ten United States Air Force and Navy pilots captured during bombing missions over North Vietnam. Filmed at Hỏa Lò Prison in Hanoi, the films focus on the pilots’ backgrounds, military service, and views on the bombing campaign and the war.

Walter Heynowski Director Gerhard Scheumann Director

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Released
April 17, 1968
Runtime
69 min
IMDb
tt0397817
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Studio
Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

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Cast

Herwart Grosse Herwart Grosse Narrator Gerhard Scheumann Gerhard Scheumann Interviewer Everett Alvarez Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pilots in Pajamas about?
Produced by DEFA and broadcast in four parts in 1968, this documentary series consists of extended interviews with ten United States Air Force and Navy pilots captured during bombing missions over North Vietnam. Filmed at Hỏa Lò Prison in Hanoi, the films focus on the pilots’ backgrounds, military service, and views on the bombing campaign and the war.
Who created Pilots in Pajamas?
Pilots in Pajamas was created by Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann.
Who stars in Pilots in Pajamas?
Pilots in Pajamas stars Herwart Grosse, Gerhard Scheumann, Everett Alvarez.
When was Pilots in Pajamas released?
Pilots in Pajamas is a 1968 documentary series.
Where can I watch Pilots in Pajamas?
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