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Where Eagles Dare

  • 19681968
  • MM
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, and Mary Ure in Where Eagles Dare (1968)
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Allied agents stage a daring raid on a castle where the Nazis are holding American brigadier general George Carnaby prisoner, but that's not all that's really going on.Allied agents stage a daring raid on a castle where the Nazis are holding American brigadier general George Carnaby prisoner, but that's not all that's really going on.Allied agents stage a daring raid on a castle where the Nazis are holding American brigadier general George Carnaby prisoner, but that's not all that's really going on.
IMDb RATING
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58K
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POPULARITY
3,799
1,284
  • Director
    • Brian G. Hutton
  • Writer
    • Alistair MacLean(story)
  • Stars
    • Richard Burton
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Mary Ure
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  • Director
    • Brian G. Hutton
  • Writer
    • Alistair MacLean(story)
  • Stars
    • Richard Burton
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Mary Ure
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    • 307User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Where Eagles Dare
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    Richard Burton
    Richard Burton
    • Maj. Smithas Maj. Smith
    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Lt. Schafferas Lt. Schaffer
    Mary Ure
    Mary Ure
    • Mary Ellisonas Mary Ellison
    Patrick Wymark
    Patrick Wymark
    • Col. Turneras Col. Turner
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • Adm. Rollandas Adm. Rolland
    Donald Houston
    Donald Houston
    • Christiansenas Christiansen
    Peter Barkworth
    Peter Barkworth
    • Berkeleyas Berkeley
    William Squire
    William Squire
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Robert Beatty
    Robert Beatty
    • Brig. Gen. George Carnabyas Brig. Gen. George Carnaby
    Brook Williams
    • Sgt. Harrodas Sgt. Harrod
    Neil McCarthy
    Neil McCarthy
    • Sgt. Jock MacPhersonas Sgt. Jock MacPherson
    Vincent Ball
    Vincent Ball
    • Carpenteras Carpenter
    Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring
    • Col. Krameras Col. Kramer
    Ferdy Mayne
    Ferdy Mayne
    • Rosemeyeras Rosemeyer
    Derren Nesbitt
    Derren Nesbitt
    • Von Hapenas Von Hapen
    Victor Beaumont
    Victor Beaumont
    • Col. Weissneras Col. Weissner
    Ingrid Pitt
    Ingrid Pitt
    • Heidias Heidi
    Chris Adcock
    • German Soldieras German Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brian G. Hutton
    • Writer
      • Alistair MacLean(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the scenes where Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood climb the steep fortress walls, Burton moves with ease, while Eastwood is clearly working hard physically. This was due to the fact that Burton, who was a hard-drinker, a chain smoker, and out-of-shape by that point, chose to ride a crane (made invisible by special effects) up the wall, whereas the health-conscious Eastwood was actually climbing the wall. Burton had already been diagnosed with bursitis, possibly aggravated by faulty treatment, arthritis and dermatitis.
    • Goofs
      Although several stylish call signs are used in the radio transmissions ("Broadsword", "Danny Boy", "Father McCree"), most of the other operatives and Colonel Turner, as well as the team's location, are referred to by name in open transmission.
    • Quotes

      [Smith and Schaffer are observing the Castle of Eagles fortress, and a nearby military base]

      Lt. Morris Schaffer: If I'm not mistaken, that's an army barracks over there.

      Major John Smith: No mistake, Lieutenant. This the headquarters of the Wehrmacht Alpenkorps.

      Lt. Morris Schaffer: Oh, swell. Do you have any other surprises I should know about?

      Major John Smith: I thought you knew, Lieutenant. Why do you think we were chosen for his mission as if not to make social contact?

      Lt. Morris Schaffer: You mean we're gonna go down there? Mingle with the German Army?

      Major John Smith: Of course. Why do you think we're not dressed as German sailors?

      Lt. Morris Schaffer: We'll be recognized as strangers.

      Major John Smith: Training troops come and go all the time. What are six new faces among 600 new faces?

      Lt. Morris Schaffer: Look, Major, this is primarily a British operation. I'm an American. I don't even know why the hell I'm here.

      Major John Smith: Lieutenant, you're here because you're an American.

    • Alternate versions
      The original release running 158 minutes had an Intermission and Entre'acte that have been skipped from many video releases (including the DVD release from Warner), resulting in a 155 minute version. This has induced a fade-out and fade-in of the music in the scenes preceding and following. The intermission was originally placed after Lt. Schaeffer sets the explosives in the interrogation room.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Loch Ness Horror (1982)

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    7/10
    "Broadsword Calling Danny Boy!"
    It's fictional, as were Alistair MacLean's other great war stories, but what's unique about Where Eagles Dare is that he also wrote the screenplay (in fact prior to writing the novel). Along with director Brian G Hutton, he created the basis of a two and a half hour+ movie which fairly hums along, not just because of the plentiful action scenes, but because of the intriguing plot line, that just keeps unfolding right up to the last couple of onscreen minutes.

    We are literally dropped into the action, along with the British/American extraction team shortly after the opening credits. There is only one brief flashback to sketch out the mission details for us, so we gain more narrative information as the movie timeline progresses, just as Clint Eastwood's Lt Schaffer does. Speaking of Eastwood, this was one of 3 films released in 1968, he had major roles in, that really consolidated his accession to the Hollywood "A" list, after he'd made a name for himself in European films. Sharing the lead with Richard Burton was a successful marriage of convenience, as one can't quite imagine Clint pulling off the longish, but necessary expository scenes, such as that around the fire in the Nazi drawing room, quite as well as Burton's Major Smith. That sort of stuff was second nature to the Shakespearian - trained Burton, whilst Eastwood contentedly added to his taciturn, but quietly threatening onscreen persona.

    The trademark MacLean twists come thick and fast in the second half of the film, as does the action which ramps up quite a deal, culminating in the extended escape episode from the Schloß Adler, a mountaintop fortress accessible only by cable car or helicopter. And the onscreen action and tensity is only enhanced by Ron Goodwin's well-known soundtrack.

    Where Eagles Dare and his follow-up film Kelly's Heroes are the two war films for undoubtedly which director Hutton is most famous. Besides both involving a collaboration with Clint Eastwood, they are generally recognised as being popular modern classics of the genre. Though not necessarily artistically great, they have great entertainment value, which 50 years of time passing, hasn't affected in the least. Definitely worth a look!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 1969 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Orlovsko gnijezdo
    • Filming locations
      • Burg Hohenwerfen, Burgstraße 2, 5450 Werfen, Austria
    • Production companies
      • Gershwin-Kastner Productions
      • Winkast Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,100,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,100,435
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 38 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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