The Eagle Has Landed
Cinema International Corporation (CIC) | Release Date: April 2, 1977 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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0
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The New York TimesVincent Canby
A good old-fashioned adventure movie that is so stuffed with robust incidents and characters that you can relax and enjoy it without worrying whether it actually happened or even whether it's plausible. Read full review
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TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Anyone with even a modicum of history awareness knows that Churchill was never kidnaped--which destroys much of the film's suspense. Director Sturges, however, is an excellent craftsman and, with the help of a very good cast, manages to make the proceedings entertaining. Read full review
70
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Most performances [in this adaptation of the Jack Higgins’ novel] are first rate with Sutherland exuding great credibility as the Irishman, and Caine thoroughly convincing as the Nazi commander. Pleasence gives a standout lifelike interpretation of Himmler. Read full review
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