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The Eagle (2011)

"The destiny of a soldier. The honour of a slave. The fate of an empire."

6.220111h 54mEN
AdventureDrama

Directed by Kevin Macdonald

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

EN

Release

February 8, 2011

Director

Kevin Macdonald

Official Trailer

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Overview

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, ...

Cast

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Marcus Aquila

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Guern

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

Esca

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Aquila

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Lotorius

Tahar Rahim

Tahar Rahim

Seal Prince

Dakin Matthews

Dakin Matthews

Claudius Marcellus

Douglas Henshall

Douglas Henshall

Cradoc

Paul Ritter

Paul Ritter

Galba

Pip Carter

Pip Carter

Servius Placidus

Ned Dennehy

Ned Dennehy

Seal Chief / The Horned One

István Göz

István Göz

Cohort Centurion

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Eagle (2011), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Eagle. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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