The Steagle (1971): Cast
The Steagle is a 1971 comedy directed by Paul Sylbert, starring Cloris Leachman as Rita Weiss, Chill Wills and Diane Ladd. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Paul Sylbert
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Steagle About?
The premise of The Steagle without spoilers.
Amid the Cuban Missile Crisis, a cautious professor finally acts on his long‑suppressed fantasies, journeying across the United States and assuming a new identity in each city he visits, experiencing the adventures he’s always imagined.
The Steagle Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- scene during opening credits
- professor
- cuban missile crisis
- living out fantasy
- nudity
- pretender
- based on novel
- independent film
The Steagle Cast & Characters
Cloris Leachman leads the cast as Rita Weiss, with Chill Wills as Tall Guy McCoy and Diane Ladd as Mrs. Roberta Forbes. Directed by Paul Sylbert; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Sylbert
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Cloris Leachman as Rita Weiss -
Chill Wills as Tall Guy McCoy -
Diane Ladd as Mrs. Roberta Forbes -
Susan Tyrrell as Louise
Also Starring in The Steagle
· 7 more- Richard Benjamin Harold Weiss
- Peter Hobbs Dr. Payne
- Ivor Francis Rev. Ernest Barrow
- Jean Allison Florence "Flo" Maguire
- Valorie Armstrong Stewardess
- Frank Christi Mark Forbes
- Suzanne Charny Marcy Martin
The Steagle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Steagle.
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Movies Like The Steagle
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The Steagle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Steagle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Steagle?
The Steagle runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Steagle released?
The Steagle was released on September 15, 1971.
Who directed The Steagle?
The Steagle was directed by Paul Sylbert.
More films by Paul Sylbert Who is in the cast of The Steagle?
The Steagle stars Cloris Leachman as Rita Weiss, Chill Wills as Tall Guy McCoy and Diane Ladd as Mrs. Roberta Forbes, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Steagle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Steagle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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