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The Hunt for Eagle One (2006): Cast & Plot

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The Hunt for Eagle One is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Brian Clyde, starring Rutger Hauer as Gen. Frank Lewis, Joe Mari Avellana and Theresa Randle. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Hunt for Eagle One (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Brian Clyde
Genres
Drama , Action , Adventure , War
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Hunt for Eagle One About?

The premise of The Hunt for Eagle One without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A team of U.S. Marines is dispatched on a high‑stakes mission to infiltrate hostile territory, rescue a captured Marine and a Filipino captain, and stop Al‑Qaeda‑backed local rebels from deploying a deadly biological weapon, forcing a tense showdown that tests their training and resolve. The operation unfolds amid dense jungle and mounting casualties, underscoring the Marines’ courage and the broader geopolitical stakes.

The Hunt for Eagle One Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • well
  • marine
  • rescue
  • rebel
  • filipino
  • captain
  • biological weapon
  • special forces
  • grenade launcher
  • pistol
  • held at gunpoint
  • kidnapping
+38 more
  • terrorism
  • jungle
  • exploding body
  • rocket launcher
  • exploding helicopter
  • battle
  • shootout
  • military
  • helicopter shot down
  • wreckage
  • watchtower
  • village
  • video camera
  • torture
  • survivor
  • surrender
  • suicide bomber
  • splint
  • sniper
  • smoke signal
  • sergeant
  • seashore
  • rocket propelled grenade
  • rescue operation
  • reporter
  • rebel leader
  • press conference
  • pilot
  • philippines
  • philippine army
  • mission
  • mindanao
  • medic
  • media
  • major
  • machine gun
  • machete
  • m 16
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Cast & crew

The Hunt for Eagle One Cast & Characters

Rutger Hauer leads the cast as Gen. Frank Lewis, with Joe Mari Avellana as Gen. Romero Panlilio and Theresa Randle as Capt. Amy Jennings. Directed by Brian Clyde; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Hunt for Eagle One

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From the director

More from Brian Clyde

More films directed by Brian Clyde: Operation Rogue and Supergator.

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Plot

The Hunt for Eagle One Plot Summary

What happens in The Hunt for Eagle One from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On Mindanao, after a successful amphibious insertion, a small group of U.S. Marines brace for combat against local rebels as the island’s volatile landscape tests their resolve. The Marine Corps force on the island is commanded by Gen. Frank Lewis, Rutger Hauer. A routine fly-by goes awry when a UH-1 Huey carrying Philippine troops and Marines, including Capt. Amy Jennings, [Theresa Randle], and Maj. Aguinaldo, [Ricardo Cepeda], is shot down by rebel forces. Jennings and Aguinaldo manage to escape the wreckage, and they spur toward the cover of the jungle as they try to outrun their pursuers.

Full summary

The whole story of The Hunt for Eagle One, scene by scene

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Cars

Cars in The Hunt for Eagle One

6 cars on screen, including the AM General M-35 and the DAF YPR 765.

All 6 cars
  • AM General M-35 in The Hunt for Eagle One AM General M-35 Minor role
  • DAF YPR 765 in The Hunt for Eagle One DAF YPR 765 Minor role
  • 1988 Isuzu N-Series in The Hunt for Eagle One 1988 Isuzu N-Series Minor role
  • AM General HMMWV GMV in The Hunt for Eagle One AM General HMMWV GMV Background role
Details

The Hunt for Eagle One Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “A la caza del enemigo” and “Opération eagle one”.

Also known as
  • A la caza del enemigo
  • Opération eagle one
  • Caccia ad aquila 1
  • Миссия спасения
  • המצוד אחר נשר אחד: נקודת ההתרסקות
  • Vadászat a Sas Egyre
  • Die Jagd auf Eagle One
  • Ловът на орела
  • O Resgate do Eagle One
  • Águia 1 - O Resgate
  • La caça de l’Àguila 1
  • Hon na Orla
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  • ยุทธการล่าเหยี่ยวเวหา
  • Kartal Bir

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FAQ

The Hunt for Eagle One FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hunt for Eagle One, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hunt for Eagle One?

The Hunt for Eagle One runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Hunt for Eagle One released?

The Hunt for Eagle One was released on January 17, 2006.

Who directed The Hunt for Eagle One?

The Hunt for Eagle One was directed by Brian Clyde.

More films by Brian Clyde

Who is in the cast of The Hunt for Eagle One?

The Hunt for Eagle One stars Rutger Hauer as Gen. Frank Lewis, Joe Mari Avellana as Gen. Romero Panlilio and Theresa Randle as Capt. Amy Jennings, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Hunt for Eagle One have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hunt for Eagle One has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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