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6.7 / 10(111 votes)IMDbNR19621h 30mUnited Kingdom

Night of the Eagle

“Do The Undead Demons Of Hell Still Arise To Terrorise The World?”

Synopsis

A college professor who discovers that his wife has been practicing black magic for years forces her to stop but soon learns the true power of the occult.

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Burn, Witch, Burn (1962) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 25, 1962

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 30, 2007

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sidney Hayers
Screenplay & Story
Fritz Leiber Jr., Charles Beaumont, Richard Matheson, George Baxt
Original Score
William Alwyn
Original Title
Night of the Eagle
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Independent Artists

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sidney Hayers

Screenplay & Story

Fritz Leiber Jr., Charles Beaumont, Richard Matheson, George Baxt

Original Score & Music

William Alwyn

Director of Photography

Reginald H. Wyer

Film Editing

Ralph Sheldon

Producers

Samuel Z. Arkoff, Albert Fennell

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Fritz Leiber Jr.

Department Leadership Roster

Sidney Hayers

Director

Charles Beaumont

Charles Beaumont

Writer

Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson

Writer

Samuel Z. Arkoff

Samuel Z. Arkoff

Producer

Albert Fennell

Producer

William Alwyn

Original Music Composer

Reginald H. Wyer

Director of Photography

Ralph Sheldon

Editor

Sophie Devine

Costume Design

George Baxt

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Eagle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Night of the Eagle about?

A college professor who discovers that his wife has been practicing black magic for years forces her to stop but soon learns the true power of the occult.

Who directed Night of the Eagle?

Night of the Eagle was directed by Sidney Hayers.

Who stars in Night of the Eagle?

The principal cast of Night of the Eagle includes Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair, Margaret Johnston, Anthony Nicholls, Colin Gordon.

When was Night of the Eagle released and how long is it?

Night of the Eagle was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Night of the Eagle?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Eagle was composed by William Alwyn.

Is Night of the Eagle based on a book or true story?

Night of the Eagle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fritz Leiber Jr.".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Eagle?

Night of the Eagle holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).