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The Eagle Has Landed

All-action World War II adventure. A squad of German paratroopers is sent to England to kidnap Winston Churchill. Based on the bestseller by Jack Higgins.

All-action World War II adventure. On the morning of 6 November 1943, the military authorities in Berlin receive a simple message - 'The Eagle Has Landed'. In a daring kidnap attempt, a small force of crack German paratroopers are poised to snatch Winston Churchill and return with him to Germany. If they succeed in their mission, it could alter the course of the war. Who can stop them?

2 hours, 8 minutes

Last on

Thu 18 Jul 2024 20:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Colonel Steiner Michael Caine
Liam Devlin Donald Sutherland
Colonel Radl Robert Duvall
Molly Jenny Agutter
Captain Clark Treat Williams
Colonel Pitts Larry Hagman
Director John Sturges
Producer Jack Wiener
Writer Tom Mankiewicz

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Dec 1988 21:50
  • Sat 27 Apr 1991 22:00
  • Sat 10 Jun 1995 22:40
  • Tue 2 Dec 1997 22:50
  • Fri 3 Dec 1999 22:35
  • Sun 11 Jun 2006 23:40
  • Sun 28 Dec 2008 13:50
  • Sun 20 Dec 2009 16:50
  • Sat 28 Aug 2010 16:35
  • Sat 2 Jul 2011 15:00
  • New Year's Day 2012 16:25
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  • Sat 18 May 2013 16:50
  • New Year's Day 2014 13:25
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