Black Eagle (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Black Eagle is a western film directed by Robert Gordon, running about 76 minutes. “Crackling thrills only O. HENRY could write!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Black Eagle is based on The Passing of Black Eagle, a short story by O. Henry. William Bishop stars as Jason Bond, who stays out of trouble by the simple expedient of avoiding other people. Unfortunately, the plot dictates that Bond must come into contact with several characters, all of whom end up fleecing our hero in one way or another. Even so, Jason manages to enjoy a brief romance with pretty Ginny Long (Virginia Patton) before returning to his life of carefree vagabondage. A very minor film, The Black Eagle makes the most of its excellent supporting cast, including Gordon Jones, Trevor Bardette, Will Wright and stuntman extraordinaire Richard Talmadge.
Who’s in it. Black Eagle stars William Bishop as Jason Bond, Virginia Patton as Ginny Long, Gordon Jones as Benjy Laughton and James Bell as Frank Hayden, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Eagle tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Eagle (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Eagle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Black Eagle?
- Black Eagle stars William Bishop, Virginia Patton, Gordon Jones, James Bell and Trevor Bardette.
- When was Black Eagle released?
- Black Eagle was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.