Night of the Eagle (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1962, Night of the Eagle is a drama and horror film directed by Sidney Hayers, running about 90 minutes. “Do The Undead Demons Of Hell Still Arise To Terrorise The World?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A skeptical college professor discovers that his wife has been practicing magic for years. Like the learned, rational fellow he is, he forces her to destroy all her magical charms and protective devices, and stop that foolishness. He isn't put off by her insistence that his professional rivals are working magic against him, and her protections are necessary to his career and life.
Who’s in it. Night of the Eagle stars Peter Wyngarde as Norman Taylor, Janet Blair as Tansy Taylor, Margaret Johnston as Flora Carr and Colin Gordon as Lindsay Carr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Night of the Eagle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of the Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of the Eagle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night of the Eagle (1962)?
- In US, Night of the Eagle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night of the Eagle worth watching?
- Night of the Eagle holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night of the Eagle?
- Night of the Eagle stars Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair, Margaret Johnston, Colin Gordon and Bill Mitchell.
- When was Night of the Eagle released?
- Night of the Eagle was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.