Where Eagles Dare is a 1967 novel by Alistair MacLean that he also converted to a screenplay for a motion picture of the same name.

Plot

During World War II, an American General with full knowledge of the coming D-Day landing in Normandy falls into German hands after his plane is shot down. A special team of commandos, led by Major John Smith (Richard Burton) and Lieutenant Morris Schaffer (Clint Eastwood) is assembled to invade the castle where the General is held and rescue him. Aided by a mysterious British female agent, Mary Elison (Mary Ure), the team begins infiltrating the German compound. Soon, however, it becomes apparent that things are not as they seem and there is an ulterior purpose to the mission.

Primary cast:

• Richard Burton : Maj. Jonathan Smith
• Clint Eastwood : Lt. Morris Schaffer
• Mary Ure : Mary Elison
• Patrick Wymark  : Col. Wyatt Turner
• Michael Hordern : Admiral Rolland
• Donald Houston  : Capt. James Christiansen
• Peter Barkworth  : Edward Berkeley
• William Squire  : Capt. Philip Thomas
• Robert Beatty : Gen. George Carnaby
• Ingrid Pitt : Heidi

Production:

• Director: Brian G. Hutton
• Producer: Elliott Kastner
• Screenplay: Alistair MacLean
• Cinematography: Arthur Ibbetson
• Music: Ron Goodwin
• Produced: 1968, by Winkast
• Released by: MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
• Certification: UK: PG / USA: PG / Sweden: 15 yoa
• Parental rating: Cautionary, some scenes objectionable
• Color or b/w: Color
• Language: English
• Runtime: USA: 148 min / Germany: 148 min / Sweden: 153 min
• Sound mix: Stereo
• Subsequent cinema release dates: January 23, 1969 (Sweden), March 6, 1969 (West Germany), March 7, 1969 (Finland), March 12, 1969 (USA),
• Filming Locations: Burg Hohenwerfen, Werfen, Austria; in January 1968, Ebensee (Austria); in January 1968, Airport scenes filmed in Aigen/Ennstal (Austria); in early 1968, Borehamwood Studios, London; in spring 1968

External links

• Fan website