The Eiger Sanction (1975)
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Cast
as Dr. Jonathan Hemlock
as Ben Bowman
as Jemima Brown
as Miles Mellough
as Mrs. Anna Montaigne
as Dragon
as Freytag
as Meyer
as Montaigne
as George
as Pope
as Miss Cerberus
as Dewayne
as Wormwood
as Art Student
as Reporter
as Kruger
as Hotel Manager
as Buns
as Cab Driver
Critic Reviews for The Eiger Sanction
All Critics (15) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (4)
I enjoy this sort of film largely because it is too remote from life to make any emotional point of contact in the mind.
Though one of Clint's weaker efforts as director, it's perhaps saved by the breathtaking visuals... .
The Eiger Sanction lacks shape, rhythm, and any notable tone or point-of-view.
Clint Eastwood's mountain-climbing spy thriller is surprisingly effective, even by today's standards.
What makes the movie less offensive than you might assume -- its total detachment from its characters -- also makes it a tough sit.
Flaccid story redeemed by superb mountaineering footage
Audience Reviews for The Eiger Sanction
A top-notch classic. A smart, well-crafted, exciting and intriguing action-thriller. A tense, topical and riveting thrill-ride packed with exciting climbing sequences and action scenes. Clint Eastwood is terrific, he`s stylish, cool and very confident in his performance and as director. A surprisingly effective and thrilling movie that's worth the visit. Even with today's standards this film still works.
Super Reviewer
Clint Eastwood plays James Bond wannabe Jonathan Hemlock in this espionage thriller. Eastwood should never play a spy or a Russian stealing a badly rendered jet. There, I've said it. This film is almost a parody of James Bond films, going so over the top with its characters. The government boss is an albino for christ sakes. Jack Cassidy plays an uber flamboyant homosexual with a dog named Faggot. George Kennedy is the only actor in the film that doesn't really seem out of place as Eastwood's mountain climbing trainer. Eastwood directs the film adequetly and the only reason to see this film is for the mountain climbing scenes. Seriously, there's a character called Jemima Brown.
Super Reviewer
An interesting movie... a bit underrated - Eastwood goes secret agent an mountain climbing. An interesting story - a bit slow but it all comes together at the end when you find out the truth. This movie is special due to its script - a sharp, witty script with some good liners and simple jokes which gives it some humor and removes some boredom in scenes.
Super Reviewer
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