Where Eagles Dare
"One weekend Major Smith, Lieutenant Schaffer, and a beautiful blonde named Mary decided to win World War II."
Originally released in 1968. Where Eagles Dare is a action/adventure film. directed by Brian G. Hutton. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, and Mary Ure
Synopsis
World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that's nearly impossible to breach. It's up to a group of skilled Allied soldiers to liberate the general before it's too late.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
2h 35m
155 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (951 votes)
Budget
$7.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$21M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Burton
as Maj. Smith
Clint Eastwood
as Lt. Morris Schaffer
Mary Ure
as Mary Ellison
Patrick Wymark
as Col. Wyatt Turner DSO MC
Michael Hordern
as Adm. Rolland
Donald Houston
as Christiansen
Peter Barkworth
as Berkeley
William Squire
as Thomas
Robert Beatty
as Brig. Gen. George Carnaby
Brook Williams
as Sgt. Harrod
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,700,000
- Revenue
- $21,000,000
Production Companies
- Jerry Gershwin Productions
- Elliott Kastner Productions
- Winkast Film Productions
- Gershwin-Kastner
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where Eagles Dare about?
World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that's nearly impossible to breach. It's up to a group of skilled...
Who directed Where Eagles Dare?
Where Eagles Dare was directed by Brian G. Hutton.
How long is Where Eagles Dare?
Where Eagles Dare has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
When was Where Eagles Dare released?
Where Eagles Dare was released on December 4, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Where Eagles Dare?
The main cast of Where Eagles Dare includes Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure, Patrick Wymark, Michael Hordern.
Is Where Eagles Dare worth watching?
Where Eagles Dare has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 951 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.