The Eagle Has Landed
"The daring World War II plot that changed the course of history."
Originally released in 1976. The Eagle Has Landed is a adventure/drama film. directed by John Sturges. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, and Robert Duvall
Synopsis
When the Nazi high command learns in late 1943 that Winston Churchill will be spending time at a country estate in Norfolk, it hatches an audacious scheme to kidnap the prime minister and spirit him to Germany for enforced negotiations with Hitler.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (368 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Caine
as Col. Kurt Steiner
Donald Sutherland
as Liam Devlin
Robert Duvall
as Col. Max Radl
Jenny Agutter
as Molly Prior
Donald Pleasence
as Himmler
Anthony Quayle
as Admiral Canaris
Jean Marsh
as Joanna Grey
Sven-Bertil Taube
as Captain von Neustadt
John Standing
as Father Verecker
Judy Geeson
as Pamela
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Associated General Films
- ITC Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eagle Has Landed about?
When the Nazi high command learns in late 1943 that Winston Churchill will be spending time at a country estate in Norfolk, it hatches an audacious scheme to kidnap the prime minister and spirit hi...
Who directed The Eagle Has Landed?
The Eagle Has Landed was directed by John Sturges.
How long is The Eagle Has Landed?
The Eagle Has Landed has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was The Eagle Has Landed released?
The Eagle Has Landed was released on December 24, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eagle Has Landed?
The main cast of The Eagle Has Landed includes Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence.
Is The Eagle Has Landed worth watching?
The Eagle Has Landed has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 368 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.