| Actors: Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure, Patrick Wymark, Michael Hordern Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Military & War Sub-Genres: Classics, Clint Eastwood, Indie & Art House, Military & War Studio: Warner Home Video Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Closed-captioned,Dubbed,Subtitled DVD Release Date: 05/03/2005 Original Release Date: 03/12/1969 Theatrical Release Date: 03/12/1969 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 2hr 38min Screens: Color,Widescreen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 4 MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Languages: English, German, French Subtitles: English, French, Spanish See Also: |
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  | Where Eagles Dare Actors: Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure, Patrick Wymark, Michael Hordern Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Military & War PG 2005 2hr 38min TENSE AND SUSPENSEFUL WORLD WAR II ADVENTURE IN WHICH TWO ALLIESMUST RESCUE A CAPTURED AMERICAN GENERAL BEING HELD IN A FORTIFIED GERMAN CASTLE BEFORE THE NAZIS GET SECRET INFO ON HIM. |
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Member Movie Reviews George K. from COLCHESTER, CT Reviewed on 5/1/2014... Another film classic, with a very young Clint Eastwood and a matching Richard Burton. This comes from a rockem-sockem Alistair McLean WWII novel and is filled with rockem-sockem action. It involves some over-the-top action for 1968, spiced with improbable heroics and breathtaking planning by the Allied heroes. It's a fine trip down memory lane for those of us who remember the pre-cybernetic times. No CGI, just fine stunt work and plenty of big bangs for explosion aficionados. 1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful. John P. (AvraValleyJohn) from MARANA, AZ Reviewed on 5/22/2011... Action! Intrigue! Double Crosses and Triple Crosses! It's all in "Where Eagles Dare" starring Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton. Made in the early 60's it is well made, using on scene locale to make you feel you're actually there. With a strong supporting cast including Michael Hordern, Patrick Wymark, Mary Ure and Ingrid Pitt you'll be thrilled from one moment to the next. Any lovers of WW2 films, Fans of either Eastwood or Burton will WANT this one! Highly Recommended!!! 1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Movie ReviewsA great War Movie J. A Magill | Sacramento, CA USA | 09/25/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "This movie, filled with drama, action, and a complex plot that will make your head spin, has it all. Richard Burton is dashing as the cold plotting secret agent who is leading his team on a mission to save D-Day from disaster. Clint Eastwood, here little more than a teenager, is wonderful as the somewhat befuddled American army ranger who cannot figure out why he is even on the mission.Any attempt to go into detail about the story would ruin some of the fun. Suffice to say that you will be riveted both by the action and the performances. One note though, Burton's monologue is amazing.If you like WWII movies and have not seen this one, you don't know what you are missing." One of the Greatest War Films of All Time ! paperbackriter | USA | 08/26/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Quite simply one of the greatest war movies ever made. A top notch thriller loaded with action, espionage and double crosses, "Where Eagles Dare" is the kind of movie that Hollywood just doesn't make anymore. This isn't some politically correct drama steeped in reality. No, this is good guys vs. bad guys. This is pure unabashed fantasy which keeps the audience on the edge of its seat. This is just darn good entertainment! Richard Burton is absolutely cunning as the British agent who leads an elite group of soldiers behind enemy lines and into a seemingly unpenetrable German castle to rescue an imprisoned American General. A young Clint Eastwood is the only American on the mission. Clint is his usual cool and calm self. However he, like the audience, isn't sure who to trust. Somebody's a double agent, but exactly who is anyone's guess. Don't worry about figuring it out, just sit back and enjoy the drama. You'll love the growing tension and suspicion between Burton and Eastwood.The journey into the castle is classic heart-stopping drama. Even better is Burton's fight with a German soldier high atop a ski lift -- truly one of the most riveting action sequences ever filmed. Bullets are flyin' and bombs are blastin' throughout. In the end, heroes emerge while evil perpetrators get their just due. Classic, absolutely classic! And yes, as several reviewers have noted, the stunning scenery and beautiful cinematography in this film would greatly benefit from a widescreen DVD treatment. So, how 'bout it, I want my DVD!" Richard Burton takes on the German Army Kevin R. Austra | Delaware Valley, USA | 01/08/2000 (4 out of 5 stars) "If you want action and scenic Austrian locations, this film has it. Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood star in the movie adaptation of Alistair MacLean's novel (MacLean also wrote the screenplay). From the beginning of the film with agents parachuting out of an original German Junkers 52 to the life or death pursuit at the end of the film, this video is jam-packed with action.
Expect much of the usual MacLean storyline in this film as a handful of agents, plan gone awry, destroy a large contingent of the German Army while challenged by double agents in their midst. Much like "Force Ten from Navarone" and " The Guns of Navarone," a World War Two buff might wonder why so much of the Wehrmacht was located somewhere other than the front. No matter. The cinematography is excellent and the locations stunning in Winter beauty. The film's musical score by itself is wonderful. The DVD release is very high quality. By the way, the soundtrack CD is also available. It's the perfect thing to listen to on a snowy day." |
