“Unveiling the Secrets of ‘With Wings As Eagles’: A Gripping Tale of Redemption and Betrayal”
Imagine a scenario where a German war hero, caught in the turmoil of World War II, is assigned a chilling task: eliminate 8000 American POWs. Sounds intense, right? But what if, instead of following orders, he decided to turn the tables and help them escape? This gripping premise is what Randall Wallace explores in his screenplay “With Wings as Eagles,” a script that promises a mix of drama, action, and moral quandary. Written during the illustrious 1990s—a golden era for screenwriting—Wallace, who previously soared to acclaim with “Braveheart,” had a film lined up featuring none other than the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, when the star backed out, the project fizzled, leaving us with a tantalizing tale that never reached the big screen. Dive into this article to unravel the nuances of this screenplay—its characters, its conflicts, and what might have been if history had taken a different turn. LEARN MORE
Genre: Drama/Action/WW2
Premise: At the tail end of World War 2, a German war hero is tasked with exterminating 8000 American POWs… but instead helps them escape.
About: Today’s screenplay takes us back to the fruitful screenwriting decade that was the 1990s. Randall Wallace was one of the hottest screenwriters in the world. Just two years previous, in 1995, his movie, “Braveheart,” would capture audiences everywhere and go on to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Today’s 1997 Wallace script had Arnold Schwarzzeneger eagerly ready to commit. However, after Arnold changed his mind, the project never picked up enough steam again to make it to the finish line.
Writer: Randall Wallace
Details: 109 pages
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