The Eagle

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The Eagle

1925

1h 12m

Adventure

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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

This is a satisfying picture in which Mr. Brown introduces some interesting touches.

Mar 25, 2006

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Irish Times Staff

Irish Times

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.

Dec 14, 2023

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

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.

Nov 30, 2023

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Robert E. Sherwood

LIFE

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.

Oct 6, 2021

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jul 4, 2005

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Valentino is dashing in the role, but it is difficult to see what made him so popular from this movie.

Rated: C+

Jan 1, 2000

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S R

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/24

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Audience Member

The funniest (silent) adventure movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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William L

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)

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/21

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Audience Member

The best thrilling movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Such a good silent movie! Rudolph Valentino is really good in this!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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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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