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The Eagle Has Landed (1976)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Michael Caine Col. Kurt Steiner
Donald Sutherland Liam Devlin
Robert Duvall Col. Max Radl
Jenny Agutter Molly Prior
Donald Pleasence Heinrich Himmler
Anthony Quayle Adm. Canaris
Jean Marsh Joanna Grey
Sven-Bertil Taube Capt. von Neustadt
John Standing Father Verecker
Judy Geeson Pamela
Treat Williams Capt. Clark
Larry Hagman Col. Pitts
Jeff Conaway Frazier
Movie Details
Genre Action; Adventure; Drama; Suspense; War
Director John Sturges
Producer David Niven Jr.; Jack Wiener
Writer Jack Higgins; Tom Mankiewicz
Studio Artisan
Type Theater
Language English
MPAA Rating PG
Running Time 131 mins
Country British
Color Color
IMDb Rating 6.8
Plot
A Relentless WWII Thriller

In November 1943, Heinrich Himmler (Donald Pleasance) received a simple message, "The Eagle Has Landed." It meant that a crack force of German paratroopers were safely in England, poised and ready to kidnap the Prime Minister of England, Winston Churchill. The force is under the command of Colonel Kurt Steiner (Michael Caine). All goes smoothly as the German force, disguised in Polish uniforms, is accepted by the villagers. But one of the men is killed while rescuing a little girl, and his German uniform is discovered. The entire village has to be taken hostage and hidden in the town church.

Agents and counteragents work desperately to keep the scheme alive. Steiner himself takes a dangerous gamble. He overpowers an American ranger, commandeers his jeep and uniform and drives to the mansion where Churchill is relaxing.

The action and suspense are nonstop in this World War II thriller which also stars Treat Williams, Larry Hagman, Anthony Quayle and Jean Marsh.
Personal Details
10 Point Ranking 6
Owner Bruce
Current Value $7.49
Leonard Maltin xxx
USCCB Rating A-III
Links DVD Empire
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Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Widescreen 2.35:1 Color
Chapters 31
Notes
Some graphic violence, sexual byplay and profanity.
Extra Features
Cast and Crew Information
Winston Churchill Biography
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