Eye of the Eagle (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1987, Eye of the Eagle is an action and thriller film directed by Cirio H. Santiago, running about 84 minutes. “In this war, if you're not the best... you're dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "The Lost Command," a bunch of notorious renegades, terrorize South Vietnam, forcing Sgt. Zack Skinner, HQ's best man to hunt down the Command to stop its killing spree.
Who’s in it. Eye of the Eagle stars Brett Baxter Clark as Sgt. Rich Stratton, Cec Verrell as Chris Chandler, Robert Patrick as Johnny Ransom and William Steis as Capt. Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Eye of the Eagle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eye of the Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eye of the Eagle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eye of the Eagle (1987)?
- In US, Eye of the Eagle is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eye of the Eagle worth watching?
- Eye of the Eagle holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eye of the Eagle?
- Eye of the Eagle stars Brett Baxter Clark, Cec Verrell, Robert Patrick, William Steis and Ed Crick.
- When was Eye of the Eagle released?
- Eye of the Eagle was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.