The Eagle Has Landed(1976)
“The daring World War II plot that changed the course of history.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Sturges
Studio
Associated General Films
Budget
$6M
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
Treat Williams
as Captain Clark
Larry Hagman
as Colonel Pitts
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1976
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$6M
Production Companies
Associated General Films • ITC Entertainment
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Where can I watch The Eagle Has Landed?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Eagle Has Landed (1976).
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 him to Germany for enforced negotiations with Hitler.
Who directed The Eagle Has Landed?▼
The Eagle Has Landed was directed by John Sturges and released in 1976. It is a adventure, drama, action, thriller, war film.
How long is The Eagle Has Landed?▼
The Eagle Has Landed has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in The Eagle Has Landed?▼
The cast of The Eagle Has Landed includes 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 and more.
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