The White Eagle
Synopsis
An Oscar-nominated British documentary about the Polish people who escaped Poland and were living in the UK during World War II, both civilians and soldiers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugeniusz Cekalski
- Original Title
- The White Eagle
- Country of Origin
- Poland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Derrick De Marney Productions, Biuro Filmowe Ministerstwa Informacji i Dokumentacji RP w Londynie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugeniusz Cekalski
Department Leadership Roster
Eugeniusz Cekalski
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Eagle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Eagle about?
An Oscar-nominated British documentary about the Polish people who escaped Poland and were living in the UK during World War II, both civilians and soldiers.
Who directed The White Eagle?
The White Eagle was directed by Eugeniusz Cekalski.
Who stars in The White Eagle?
The principal cast of The White Eagle includes Eugeniusz Cekalski, Zbigniew Grabowski, Leslie Howard, Alvar Liddell, Karol Modzelewski.
When was The White Eagle released and how long is it?
The White Eagle was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 27m.