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1976 · Movie · 2h 15m · PG

The Eagle Has Landed

CriticsCritics: 63
AudienceAudience: 6.8

In late 1943, German leaders devise an audacious plan to kidnap the British prime minister during a visit to a Norfolk country estate. A disgraced paratroop commander leads the dangerous mission, supported by an Irish operative who prepares the way in a quiet coastal village.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like unconventional World War II thrillers, morally complicated characters, and old-fashioned adventure, especially films such as The Dirty Dozen; Not for you if you want strict realism or consistently polished action.

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Cast

Donald SutherlandMichael CaineRobert DuvallJenny AgutterDonald PleasenceAnthony QuayleJean MarshSven-Bertil Taube

Director

John Sturges

If tonight is a The Eagle Has Landed night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.