Talons of the Eagle (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1992, Talons of the Eagle is an action film directed by Michael Kennedy, running about 90 minutes. “When fighting crime, killing is a way of life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After 3 DEA agents are killed by crime boss Mr. Li (Hong), the DEA reluctantly calls in New York cop and martial arts expert Tyler Wilson (Blanks) and sends him undercover on assignment to Toronto to team up with Canadian vice cop Michael Reeds (Merhi). Wilson and Reeds must infiltrate Li's gang, so enter a martial arts tournament that Mr Li is known to attend to recruit talent.
Who’s in it. Talons of the Eagle stars Jalal Merhi as Michael Reed, Billy Blanks as Tyler Wilson, James Hong as Mr. Li and Priscilla Barnes as Cassandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Talons of the Eagle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Talons of the Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Talons 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 Talons of the Eagle (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Talons of the Eagle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Talons of the Eagle worth watching?
- Talons of the Eagle holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Talons of the Eagle?
- Talons of the Eagle stars Jalal Merhi, Billy Blanks, James Hong, Priscilla Barnes and Matthias Hues.
- When was Talons of the Eagle released?
- Talons of the Eagle was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.