The Eagle Has Landed

Cinema International Corporation (CIC) | Release Date: April 2, 1977

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FilipeNetoApr 27, 2020

In this film, we witness a secret military operation orchestrated without the consent of the German high command, with the aim of kidnapping Winston Churchill.

Directed by John Sturges, it is an action film with a few touches of adventureIn this film, we witness a secret military operation orchestrated without the consent of the German high command, with the aim of kidnapping Winston Churchill.

Directed by John Sturges, it is an action film with a few touches of adventure and tells a straightforward but unlikely story about a military operation that, of course, never happened in real life. If we start to analyse the script well, we will see that it is full of holes and flaws, but the film was not made to be taken seriously. The film has a boring first half, where we watch several dialogues and preparations and plans. Much of this could have been shortened in time to privilege the action itself and make the film shorter and more fun to watch.

The cast is quite competent and does a good job. Although the film is clearly entertainment and adventure, the actors seem to be totally committed and focused. I especially liked the performance of Michael Caine, excellent as a Polish officer in the service of the Germans, Donald Pleasence as Himmler and Robert Duvall, a German colonel who decides to proceed with a military operation without any authorization to do so. Donald Sutherland also did an excellent job, on a character who is unexpectedly beaten by the beauty of Jenny Agutter's character. The production values are good, with good photography and vivid colours, good action scenes, excellent sound and special effects and a good soundtrack.

The biggest problems are the improbability of the script, which seems totally impossible to believe and may displease those looking for a more credible story, and a very slow first half, which can make many people give up watching the rest.… Expand

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