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The Eagle

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Czarina Catherine the Great (Louise Dresser) is attracted to Vladimir (Rudolph Valentino), a Russian soldier. When Vladimir rejects her, he makes a powerful enemy. The soldier is forced to go on the lam, but when he is gone, his father's property is snatched away by Troekouroff (James Marcus), a cruel aristocrat who bullies peasants. Vladimir disguises himself as a bandit and begins to defend the Russian people from Troekouroff, whose daughter, Mascha (Vilma Banky), he is in love with.
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Mordaunt Hall New York Times 03/25/2006
This is a satisfying picture in which Mr. Brown introduces some interesting touches. Go to Full Review Irish Times Staff Irish Times 12/14/2023
Admirers of Rudolph Valentino will appreciate a film in which there is every opportunity for the display of those dashing’ qualities which have made Valentino so popular. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 11/30/2023
Not a career peak for Clarence Brown, whose resume would encompass later classics like The Yearling, National Velvet, Intruder in the Dust and Idiot’s Delight, plus myriad glossy celluloid pedestals for Gable, Garbo, and Crawford. But it is good fun. Go to Full Review Robert E. Sherwood LIFE 10/06/2021
The Eagle, which is a rather complicated story of old Russia, is strengthened materially by the presence of Vilma Banky and by the fact that it never attempts to take itself seriously. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/04/2005
3/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 01/01/2000
C+
Valentino is dashing in the role, but it is difficult to see what made him so popular from this movie. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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S R @ScottR 01/22/2024 1001 movies to see before you die. An interesting story and a well made movie. Elaborate sets, costumes and over the top acting. Saw on YouTube. See more 04/13/2022 The funniest (silent) adventure movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more William L 01/29/2021 I'm sure at one point, The Eagle was considered an exciting adventure film. But people used to think that a stick and hoop were the greatest entertainment a child could have, so I don't know if that says much. The Eagle is competently made on a technical level and has classic swashbuckler elements, but there's very little to distinguish it from contemporaries; it's an unashamed Zorro ripoff adapted to a different setting. There's nothing really wrong with it, but not much (apart from some of the set design) to make it memorable either. One of those '?' moments on the 1001 Movies. (2.5/5) See more 02/01/2019 The best thrilling movie ever made! See more 02/06/2018 This was so charming and funny and Valentino is looking FffffiiiiiinnnnnNNNNeeeee. His hands are beautiful. His face is beautiful. Everything is beautiful. Also the Czarina trying to hold Valentino's face down by her crotch is iconic. See more 06/08/2015 Such a good silent movie! Rudolph Valentino is really good in this! See more Read all reviews
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Clarence Brown

Director

Rudolph Valentino

Lt. Vladimir Dubrovsky

Vilma Bánky

Miss Mascha Troekouroff

Louise Dresser

Catherine II

Albert Conti

Captain Kuschka

James A. Marcus

Kyrilla Troekouroff
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Synopsis Czarina Catherine the Great (Louise Dresser) is attracted to Vladimir (Rudolph Valentino), a Russian soldier. When Vladimir rejects her, he makes a powerful enemy. The soldier is forced to go on the lam, but when he is gone, his father's property is snatched away by Troekouroff (James Marcus), a cruel aristocrat who bullies peasants. Vladimir disguises himself as a bandit and begins to defend the Russian people from Troekouroff, whose daughter, Mascha (Vilma Banky), he is in love with.
Director
Clarence Brown
Production Co
Art Finance Corporation
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 12m
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