The Eagle (2011)
The Eagle is a 2011 adventure movie directed by Kevin Macdonald, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Channing Tatum, Mark Strong and Jamie Bell.
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
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What is The Eagle about?
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
When was The Eagle released?
The Eagle was released on 8 February 2011.
How long is The Eagle?
The Eagle runs 1h 54m.
Who made The Eagle?
The Eagle was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Where can I watch The Eagle?
The Eagle is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Eagle
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Channing Tatum as Marcus Aquila
- Mark Strong as Guern
- Jamie Bell as Esca
- Donald Sutherland as Aquila
- Denis O'Hare as Lotorius
- Tahar Rahim as Seal Prince
- Dakin Matthews as Claudius Marcellus
- Douglas Henshall as Cradoc
- Paul Ritter as Galba
- Pip Carter as Servius Placidus
- Ned Dennehy as Seal Chief / The Horned One
- István Göz as Cohort Centurion
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- Companion guide: The Roman Empire