Fire Birds
"The best just got better"
Originally released in 1990. Fire Birds is a action/adventure film. directed by David Green. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, and Sean Young
Synopsis
A joint task force operation between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Army has been formed to dismantle one of the largest drug cartels operating in South America. Multiple attempts to assault the cartel's mountainous compound have been thwarted by a Scorpion-attack helicopter piloted by a cartel leader, Eric Stoller (Bert Rhine). After having several aircraft shot down, most notably a pair of UH–60 Black Hawks and their AH–1 Cobra escorts, the army turns to the new AH–64 Apache attack helicopter, which can match its enemies' maneuverability and firepower.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (192 votes)
Budget
$22M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $22,000,000
Production Companies
- Nova International Films
- Touchstone Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Birds about?
A joint task force operation between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Army has been formed to dismantle one of the largest drug cartels operating in South America. Multiple attempts...
Who directed Fire Birds?
Fire Birds was directed by David Green.
How long is Fire Birds?
Fire Birds has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Fire Birds released?
Fire Birds was released on May 25, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fire Birds?
The main cast of Fire Birds includes Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Young, Bryan Kestner, Dale Dye.
Is Fire Birds worth watching?
Fire Birds has a user rating of 5.0/10 based on 192 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.