Where Eagles Dare (1969): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Where Eagles Dare is a 1969 action adventure film directed by Brian G. Hutton, starring Clint Eastwood, Michael Hordern and Richard Burton. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes and earned $7.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 38m (158 min)
- Director
- Brian G. Hutton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Where Eagles Dare About?
The premise of Where Eagles Dare without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, an elite Allied team undertakes a daring mission to rescue a prominent U.S. general held prisoner in a seemingly impenetrable Bavarian castle. Disguised as Nazi officers, Lieutenant Schaffer and Major Smith lead the operation, facing perilous obstacles and enemy forces. However, they soon discover a dangerous betrayal within their ranks, jeopardizing the entire rescue and forcing them to adapt their plans in the face of unexpected challenges.
Where Eagles Dare Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- world war two
- british intelligence
- british traitor
- castle
- female spy
- commando unit
- snowing
- mp 40 machine gun
- two man army
- stabbing
- time delay bomb
- gun fight
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- stabbed to death
- cablecar
- nazi uniform
- allies
- epic war
- nazi
- fortress
- parachute drop
- commando
- hillside
- blood splatter
- fight
- impostor
- undercover agent
- female assassin
- sabotage
- machine gun
- military
- bridge
- falling to death
- ice axe
- driving through fire
- infiltrator
- mi6
- binoculars
- army ranger
- gunfight
- shootout
- explosion
- prisoner of war
- violence
- passionate kiss
- blood
- behind enemy lines
- war violence
- war hero
- tough guy
- evil man
Where Eagles Dare Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Michael Hordern and Richard Burton. Directed by Brian G. Hutton; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brian G. Hutton
Also Starring in Where Eagles Dare
· 6 moreMore from Brian G. Hutton
More films directed by Brian G. Hutton, best-rated first: Kelly's Heroes, High Road to China, The First Deadly Sin and Night Watch.
Where Eagles Dare Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Where Eagles Dare 63 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.8
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Where Eagles Dare Plot Summary
What happens in Where Eagles Dare from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the chilling winter of 1943-44 gripped Europe, MI6 officers Colonel Turner and Admiral Rolland crafted an audacious rescue operation. They enlisted Major John Smith, along with six adept commandos from the Special Operations Executive, and U.S. Army Ranger Lieutenant Morris Schaffer to execute a mission to liberate U.S. Army Brigadier General George Carnaby, the pivotal strategist for the Western Front, who had unfortunately fallen into German custody. The general was imprisoned at the formidable Schloß Adler, nestled in the stunning Bavarian Alps and accessible exclusively by cable car. To ensure the success of their mission, Smith’s unit planned to parachute into the area disguised as German forces, infiltrate the fortress, and extract Carnaby before the Germans could extract vital intelligence from him.
Full summary
The whole story of Where Eagles Dare, scene by scene
Where Eagles Dare Box Office
Where Eagles Dare grossed $7.1 million worldwide. $7.1 million came from the US and Canada and $435 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.1M
- US & Canada
- $7.1M
- International
- $435
How Well Do You Know Where Eagles Dare?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Where Eagles Dare
8 cars on screen, including the 1935 Audi Front 225 and the Gräf & Stift O 120.
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1937 Opel Blitz 3,6-36S Important role -
1940 Volkswagen Kübelwagen Typ 82 Important role
Where Eagles Dare Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Dove osano le aquile” and “Quand les aigles attaquent”.
- Also known as
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- Dove osano le aquile
- Quand les aigles attaquent
- El desafío de las águilas
- Ørneborgen
- Kam orli nelétají
- Kam orli nelietajú
- 荒鷲の要塞
- O Desafio das Águias
- Там, где гнездятся орлы
- Където дръзват орлите
- Tylko dla Orłów
- Örnnästet
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- 血染雪山堡
- Όπου τολμούν οι αετοί
- Opou tolmoun oi aetoi
- Agenten sterben einsam
- Kémek a Sasfészekben
- הנשרים פשטו עם שחר
- Kartal Yuvası
- Kotkat kuuntelevat
- Acolo unde se avântă vulturii
- Гнездо на орли
- 독수리 요새
- Ørneredet
- V orlovem gnezdu
- Donde las águilas se atreven
- El desafiament de les àguiles
- قلعه عقاب ها ( جایی که عقاب جرات می کند )
- Orlovo gnijezdo
- Куди залітають тільки орли
- อินทรีย์ผยอง
- Millal kotkas julgeb riskida
- Kur ērgļi dzīvo
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Where Eagles Dare FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Where Eagles Dare, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Where Eagles Dare?
Where Eagles Dare runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
When was Where Eagles Dare released?
Where Eagles Dare was released on March 12, 1969.
Who directed Where Eagles Dare?
Where Eagles Dare was directed by Brian G. Hutton.
More films by Brian G. Hutton Who is in the cast of Where Eagles Dare?
Where Eagles Dare stars Clint Eastwood, Michael Hordern and Richard Burton, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Where Eagles Dare make at the box office?
Where Eagles Dare grossed $7.1 million worldwide ($7.1 million domestic, $435 international).
How is Where Eagles Dare rated?
Where Eagles Dare has 63 on Metacritic.
Does Where Eagles Dare have a post-credit scene?
No. Where Eagles Dare has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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