# Where Eagles Dare (1968)

> A crack Allied commando team storms a Bavarian Nazi stronghold, only to discover that its rescue mission conceals a perilous intelligence game.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6074

## Facts

- Runtime: 155 min
- Genres: Adventure, War
- Director: Brian G. Hutton
- Cast: Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure, Patrick Wymark, Michael Hordern, Donald Houston, Peter Barkworth, William Squire
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065207/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, suspenseful, heroic, classic action night, war movie marathon

## Synopsis

A daring rescue mission unfolds in enemy territory during World War II, where every second counts.

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