Where Eagles Dare (DVD))

Movie / Show Details

Where Eagles Dare is a 1968 World War II action-adventure film directed by Brian G. Hutton and based on Alistair MacLean’s story. Richard Burton stars as Major John Smith, leading an elite Allied commando team on a dangerous mission into Nazi-occupied Bavaria. When a British aircraft crashes in enemy territory, the Germans capture an American General who possesses critical knowledge of the D-Day invasion plans. Recognizing the catastrophic risk if the General reveals these secrets under interrogation, British command orders Smith’s team to infiltrate a heavily fortified SS castle and extract him before the enemy can break him.

This single-disc DVD release runs 138 minutes and carries an M rating from MGM. The film features an outstanding ensemble cast including Clint Eastwood as Lieutenant Schaffer, Mary Ure, Michael Hordern, Patrick Wymark, and Robert Beatty, delivering tension and excitement throughout the commando operation. Add this classic war adventure to your collection at a used price that makes physical media collecting affordable.