Eagle in a Cage (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1972, Eagle in a Cage is a drama film directed by Fielder Cook, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. 1815. A soldier becomes the governor of St. Helena and jailer of Napoleon
Who’s in it. Eagle in a Cage stars John Gielgud as Lord Sissal, Ralph Richardson as Sir Hudson Lowe, Billie Whitelaw as Madame Bertrand and Kenneth Haigh as Napoleon Bonaparte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Eagle in a Cage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eagle in a Cage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eagle in a Cage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eagle in a Cage (1972)?
- In US, Eagle in a Cage is available to stream on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eagle in a Cage worth watching?
- Eagle in a Cage holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eagle in a Cage?
- Eagle in a Cage stars John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Billie Whitelaw, Kenneth Haigh and Moses Gunn.
- When was Eagle in a Cage released?
- Eagle in a Cage was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.