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Where Eagles Dare (1968)

โ€œOne weekend Major Smith, Lieutenant Schaffer, and a beautiful blonde named Mary decided to win World War II.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 997 votes 2h 35m pg ActionAdventureWar

#6 of 22 films from 1968 #234 of 2168 in action

Directed by Brian G. Hutton ยท Written by Alistair MacLean

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Overview

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.

Cast

Richard Burtonas Maj. Smith
Clint Eastwoodas Lt. Morris Schaffer
Mary Ureas Mary Ellison
Patrick Wymarkas Col. Wyatt Turner DSO MC
Michael Hordernas Adm. Rolland
Donald Houstonas Christiansen
Peter Barkworthas Berkeley
William Squireas Thomas
Robert Beattyas Brig. Gen. George Carnaby
Brook Williamsas Sgt. Harrod
Neil McCarthyas Sgt. Jock MacPherson
Vincent Ballas Carpenter
Anton Diffringas Col. Kramer
Ferdy Mayneas Rosemeyer

Facts

Release dateDecember 4, 1968
Runtime155 min (2h 35m) โ€” longer as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresAction, Adventure, War
LanguageEN
Budget$7,700,000
Box office$21,000,000 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0065207

More from Brian G. Hutton

Kelly's HeroesKelly's Heroes1970 ยท โ˜… 7.4 ยท 2h 24m

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Questions

How long is Where Eagles Dare?
Where Eagles Dare runs 155 minutes (2h 35m), which is long for a action โ€” plan for it.
Is Where Eagles Dare worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 997 votes, which places it #6 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 77%) and #234 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Where Eagles Dare?
Where Eagles Dare was directed by Brian G. Hutton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Kelly's Heroes (1970).
Who stars in Where Eagles Dare?
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.
What is Where Eagles Dare rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Where Eagles Dare?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18284.

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