Night of the Eagles (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1989, Night of the Eagles is a drama and war film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In World War II Germany, two young men, one, an ardent Nazi, and the other, a secret anti-Nazi, are in love with the same woman, the daughter of a wealthy banker. The two join the Army, and the young woman becomes a nightclub singer. Eventually she joins the Army too, to entertain the troops, but circumstances soon result in her entire world being changed.
Who’s in it. Night of the Eagles stars Christopher Lee as Walter Strauss, Mark Hamill as Peter Froehlich, Ramon Estevez as Karl Holbach and Alexandra Ehrlich as Lillian Strauss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Night of the Eagles has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of the Eagles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of the Eagles 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 Eagles (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night of the Eagles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night of the Eagles worth watching?
- Night of the Eagles holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night of the Eagles?
- Night of the Eagles stars Christopher Lee, Mark Hamill, Ramon Estevez, Alexandra Ehrlich and Daniel Grimm.
- When was Night of the Eagles released?
- Night of the Eagles was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.