Under the Golden Eagle (1958): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1958, Under the Golden Eagle is a drama film directed by Mariya Afanasyeva.

What it’s about. In one of the small towns of West Germany there is a camp for displaced persons, where hundreds of Soviet people languish. An underground group, led by Sevastopol sailor Andrei Makarov, operates in the camp. The Americans manage to intercept the first list of people who want to return to the Soviet Union. Major Peterson, with the help of Belin and Tsupovych, tries to recruit Soviet people to work in Brazil. But a second list for repatriation has already been drawn up. Peterson arrests Andrei Makarov. The Americans accuse him of the murder of Anna Robchuk, who actually died at the hands of Belin. The underground, with the help of German anti-fascists, manages to get the list to the Soviet mission. Soon a ship with Soviet people who have returned to their native land approaches the pier of the Odesa port.

Who’s in it. Under the Golden Eagle stars Pavel Kadochnikov as Andrey Makarov, Tatyana Alekseeva as Anna Robchuk, Feodosiya Barvinskaya as Frau Milch and Baiba Indriksone as Norma Fancy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Under the Golden Eagle has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Golden Eagle page.

If you liked it. Fans of Under the Golden Eagle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.