

The Steagle
“How Long Has It Been Since You Did Something You Always Wanted to Do--But Didn't Dare?”
Synopsis
In the midst of the Cuban missile crisis, a mild-mannered professor decides to live out all of his daydreams, travelling across the country and adopting a different persona in each city.
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The Steagle (1971), 35mm film trailer, flat open matte
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-22
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September 15, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sylbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Irvin Faust, Paul Sylbert
- Original Score
- Fred Myrow
- Original Title
- The Steagle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sylbert
Irvin Faust, Paul Sylbert
Fred Myrow
Burnett Guffey
Gene Milford, Thomas Stanford
Frank P. Rosenberg, Jim Di Gangi
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sylbert
Director
Fred Myrow
Original Music Composer
Paul Sylbert
Writer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Jim Di Gangi
Producer
Gene Milford
Editor
Anthea Sylbert
Costume Design
Thomas Stanford
Editor
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steagle
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What is The Steagle about?
In the midst of the Cuban missile crisis, a mild-mannered professor decides to live out all of his daydreams, travelling across the country and adopting a different persona in each city.
Who directed The Steagle?
The Steagle was directed by Paul Sylbert.
Who stars in The Steagle?
The principal cast of The Steagle includes Richard Benjamin, Cloris Leachman, Chill Wills, Jean Allison, Susan Tyrrell.
When was The Steagle released and how long is it?
The Steagle was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Steagle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Steagle was composed by Fred Myrow.
Is The Steagle based on a book or true story?
The Steagle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irvin Faust".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Steagle?
The Steagle holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).



















