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Where Eagles Dare
1968 155 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★7.4
Action, Adventure, War
Director: Brian G. Hutton
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Description
World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that's nearly impossible to breach. It's up to a group of skilled Allied soldiers to liberate the general before it's too late.
Budget:
$7.7M
US Gross:
$7.1M
Worldwide:
$21M
Starring
Richard Burton
Actor
Clint Eastwood
Actor
Mary Ure
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Where Eagles Dare is widely regarded as a classic, high-stakes spy thriller that successfully blends explosive action with intricate, plot-heavy storytelling. While audiences and critics praise the charismatic lead performances and suspenseful Alpine setting, the film is frequently critiqued for its excessive length and uneven pacing.
| Acting | Richard Burton commands the screen with a charismatic and mesmerizing performance that anchors the narrative. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes breathtaking Alpine cinematography and effective practical effects to elevate its high-stakes atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | Alistair MacLean’s screenplay provides a complex, twist-filled narrative that keeps viewers engaged through effective suspense and careful information reveals. | |
| Runtime | The two-and-a-half-hour runtime polarizes viewers; some find the deliberate, methodical buildup essential to the spy genre, while others view it as exhausting and sluggishly paced. | |
| Acting | Clint Eastwood's inclusion, while star-power effective, draws mixed reactions regarding his stoic, laconic performance style and specific script-driven dialogue choices. |