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Director: John Sturges
Actors: Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall
PlotIn the midst of World War II, a bold scheme is conceived by the Nazis to turn the tide of the war in their favor. Colonel Max Radl, a German officer, comes across the audacious plan proposed by a disgraced war hero and sees an opportunity to regain his standing. The mission, codenamed "Eagle," involves kidnapping or assassinating the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Radl meticulously sets the plan in motion, selecting a team of commandos led by the skilled Irishman Liam Devlin and the experienced German paratrooper Kurt Steiner. Their objective is to infiltrate a small English village, where intelligence suggests Churchill will be staying. The operation hinges on the element of surprise and the commando team's ability to blend into the local population.
As the team lands in England and begins to integrate themselves into the village community, they encounter unforeseen challenges and resistance. Among the villagers, suspicions arise, and loyalties are tested, leading to a complex weave of alliances and opposition. Meanwhile, the commandos must navigate their personal conflicts and the moral dilemmas of war, all while maintaining their cover and pushing forward with their mission. The plot thickens as they draw closer to their target, facing both the operational hurdles of such a daring mission and the unpredictable human elements that could spell their success or doom.
Writers: Tom Mankiewicz, Jack Higgins
Release Date: 25 Dec 1976
Runtime: 123 min
Rating: PG
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Finnish, English, German, Polish
'The Eagle Has Landed' excites with tension, stellar performances, and quality Blu-ray, capturing a unique WWII narrative.
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