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Where Eagles Dare (1969)

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An expensive but enormously profitable war picture, Where Eagles Dare centers upon a daring rescue and even more daring escape. Disguised as Nazi officers, commandoes Maj. John Smith (Richard Burton), Lt. Morris Schaffer Clint Eastwood and six other courageous souls parachute behind enemy lines. Their mission: to rescue an American general, held captive in a supposedly impenetrable Alpine castle. Aiding and abetting the commandoes are Allied undercover agents Mary (Mary Ure) and Heidi (Ingrid

PG, 2 hr. 38 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics

Directed By: Brian G. Hutton

In Theaters: Mar 12, 1969 Wide

On DVD: Sep 2, 2003

MGM Home Entertainment

Where Eagles Dare Trailer & Photos

Cast

Richard Burton
John Smith
Clint Eastwood
Lt. Morris Schaffer
Mary Ure
Mary Ellison
Michael Hordern
Vice Adm. Rolland
Patrick Wymark
Wyatt Turner
Robert Beatty
Cartwright-Jones
Anton Diffring
Col. Kramer
Donald Houston
Olaf Christiansen
William Squire
Lee Thomas
Brook Williams
Sgt. Harrod
Victor Beaumont
Col. Weissner
Ingrid Pitt
Heidi
Richard Beale
Telephone Orderly
Ivor Dean
German Officer
Lyn Kennington
German Woman
Nigel Lambert
Young German Soldier
Michael Rooney
Radio Operator
Ernst Walder
Airport Control Officer
Vincent Ball
Carpenter
Peter Barkworth
Berkeley
Ferdinand "Ferdy" Mayne
Rosemeyer German Office...
Neil McCarthy
Torrance-Smythe
Derren Nesbitt
Maj. von Hapen
Philip Stone
Sky Tram Operator

Critic Reviews for Where Eagles Dare

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Alistair MacLean wrote an original screenplay that was treated with respect for the writer's unusual abilities as a master of actionful suspense. The resulting film is highly entertaining, thrilling and rarely lets down for a moment.

December 26, 2007 Full Review Source: Variety

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It is so long (almost three hours) that it may finally bore the very action trade for which it was intended; yet it's just at that point of surface boredom that the movie aficionado will probably become entranced.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

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You have to admire any film that casts Clint Eastwood opposite Richard Burton; the real violence is in the clash of acting styles.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

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Mostly, Eastwood just follows Burton's character around, shooting people and blowing stuff up. (Blu-ray Action Double Feature)

July 1, 2010 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...it provides full-on thrills, maybe exaggerated thrills, to be sure, but making for an exciting ride, nonetheless.

July 1, 2010 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

A straight-ahead, old-school action movie for war-espionage junkies. [Blu-ray]

June 6, 2010 Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews Source: Groucho Reviews

If it's a mindless roller-coaster thrill ride that you fancy, this is the vehicle that knows how to make it a fun ride.

May 24, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

If it's explosions, gunplay, and wartime treachery that you like, Where Eagles Dare delivers.

December 26, 2007 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

It may be devoid of significance of any sort, but it is nevertheless passably entertaining, and certainly better viewing than most MacLean adaptations.

January 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Time Out

Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton team up for a fairly high-flying adventure.

April 3, 2005 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

Non-stop action of the highest quality.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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They sure knew how to make great WWII films back in the 1960's. So many classics from that era to love and remember. This highly suspenseful action-adventure, starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood in excellent form, joins those ranks with ease, as it takes us through a rousing series of taut and explosive events.

May 5, 2007

Mike S

Super Reviewer

An impossible but no less important mission..Hyper cool heroes who perform the most daring stunts without as much as breaking a sweat..Double, triple or even quadruple twists and turns in the plot (Eventually you'll loose count).. Overall, a brainless popcorn movie that does'nt offer anything reputable or realistic.

May 21, 2011

Sajin P A

Super Reviewer

Where Eagles Dare Quotes

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1. John Smith: Lieutenant, in the next 15 minutes we have to create enough confusion to get out of here alive.
2. Lt. Morris Schaffer: Major, right now you got me about as confused as I ever hope to be.
– Submitted by Francis L (10 days ago)