Gli agenti alleati organizzano un'audace incursione in un castello dove i nazisti tengono prigioniero il generale americano George Carnaby.Gli agenti alleati organizzano un'audace incursione in un castello dove i nazisti tengono prigioniero il generale americano George Carnaby.Gli agenti alleati organizzano un'audace incursione in un castello dove i nazisti tengono prigioniero il generale americano George Carnaby.
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- 1 vittoria e 3 candidature
- German Soldier
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- QuizIn the scenes where Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood climb the steep fortress walls, Burton moves with ease, while Eastwood is clearly working hard physically. This was due to the fact that Burton, who was a hard-drinker, a chain smoker, and out-of-shape by that point, chose to ride a crane (made invisible by special effects) up the wall, whereas the health-conscious Eastwood was actually climbing the wall. Burton had already been diagnosed with bursitis, possibly aggravated by faulty treatment, arthritis and dermatitis. Some irony is found in Major Smith's comment about Lieutenant Schaffer not needing assistance in this regard.
- BlooperAlthough several stylish call signs are used in the radio transmissions ("Broadsword", "Danny Boy", "Father McCree"), most of the other operatives and Colonel Turner, as well as the team's location, are referred to by name in open transmission.
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[Smith and Schaffer are observing the Castle of Eagles fortress, and a nearby military base]
Lt. Morris Schaffer: If I'm not mistaken, that's an army barracks over there.
Major John Smith: No mistake, Lieutenant. This the headquarters of the Wehrmacht Alpenkorps.
Lt. Morris Schaffer: Oh, swell. Do you have any other surprises I should know about?
Major John Smith: I thought you knew, Lieutenant. Why do you think we were chosen for his mission as if not to make social contact?
Lt. Morris Schaffer: You mean we're gonna go down there? Mingle with the German Army?
Major John Smith: Of course. Why do you think we're not dressed as German sailors?
Lt. Morris Schaffer: We'll be recognized as strangers.
Major John Smith: Training troops come and go all the time. What are six new faces among 600 new faces?
Lt. Morris Schaffer: Look, Major, this is primarily a British operation. I'm an American. I don't even know why the hell I'm here.
Major John Smith: Lieutenant, you're here because you're an American.
- Versioni alternativeThe original release running 158 minutes had an Intermission and Entre'acte that have been skipped from many video releases (including the DVD release from Warner), resulting in a 155 minute version. This has induced a fade-out and fade-in of the music in the scenes preceding and following. The intermission was originally placed after Lt. Schaeffer sets the explosives in the interrogation room.
- ConnessioniEdited into The Loch Ness Horror (1982)
The snowy backdrop is perfectly captured. The action sequences (of which there are many) are brilliantly staged, especially the fight atop the cable car, and the bus chase at the end. Each character is well cast, with Burton, Eastwood, Ure and Hordern giving commanding performances. Best of all is the little-known Derren Nesbitt who oozes menace and charm as a nasty Nazi soldier.
I've seen this film countless times and it never tires me. It has so many twists and turns and well-execute sequences that it is gripping every time you watch it. There's really no other way to say it - you need to see this film and see it soon!
- barnabyrudge
- 9 gen 2003
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- Paesi di origine
- Lingue
- Celebre anche come
- Where Eagles Dare
- Luoghi delle riprese
- Burg Hohenwerfen, Burgstraße 2, 5450 Werfen, Austria(Schloss Adler, the mountaintop fortress)
- Aziende produttrici
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- Budget
- 7.700.000 USD (previsto)
- Lordo Stati Uniti e Canada
- 7.100.000 USD
- Lordo in tutto il mondo
- 7.100.435 USD
- Tempo di esecuzione2 ore 38 minuti
- Proporzioni
- 2.35 : 1