Quick Facts
DirectorJohn Sturges
Runtime2h 15m · PG
GenresAction · Adventure · Drama · Thriller · War
Release1976-12-24
Film
The Eagle Has Landed
1976· PG· 2h 15m· Action· Adventure· Drama· Thriller· War
“The daring World War II plot that changed the course of history.”
When the Nazi high command learns in late 1943 that Winston Churchill will be spending time at a country estate in Norfolk, it hatches an audacious scheme to kidnap the prime minister and spirit him to Germany for enforced negotiations with Hitler.
1976-12-24
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Sturges
ScreenplayTom Mankiewicz
ProducerDavid Niven Jr.
Director of PhotographyAnthony B. Richmond
Original Music ComposerLalo Schifrin
EditorAnne V. Coates
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Details
Released1976-12-24
Runtime2h 15m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosAssociated General Films · ITC Entertainment
Budget$6M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating6.6/10 · 388 votes
Original languageen
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