Eagle's Wing
“The west, the way it really was... before the myths were born.”
Synopsis
Two men, an aging Native American and a ne'er-do-well trapper from North America, race to claim the stallion Eagle's Wing in antebellum Mexico, meeting marauded stagecoach travelers and garrisoned Mexicans along the way.
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Eagle's Wing 1979
Type: Clip • Published 2011-11-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- John Briley
- Original Score
- Marc Wilkinson
- Original Title
- Eagle's Wing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Peter Shaw Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Harvey
John Briley, Michael Syson
Marc Wilkinson
Billy Williams
Lesley Walker
Ben Arbeid, Peter Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
John Briley
Screenplay
Anthony Harvey
Director
Tim Hutchinson
Costume Design
Lesley Walker
Editor
Ben Arbeid
Producer
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
Herbert Westbrook
Production Design
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Marc Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle's Wing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eagle's Wing about?
Two men, an aging Native American and a ne'er-do-well trapper from North America, race to claim the stallion Eagle's Wing in antebellum Mexico, meeting marauded stagecoach travelers and garrisoned Mexicans along the way.
Who directed Eagle's Wing?
Eagle's Wing was directed by Anthony Harvey.
Who stars in Eagle's Wing?
The principal cast of Eagle's Wing includes Martin Sheen, Sam Waterston, Harvey Keitel, Stéphane Audran, John Castle.
When was Eagle's Wing released and how long is it?
Eagle's Wing was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Eagle's Wing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eagle's Wing was composed by Marc Wilkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eagle's Wing?
Eagle's Wing holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).