The Flight of the Eagle
1982·Movie·
·2h 20min


Where to Watch
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About
An insane dream to make the impossible possible.
The Swedish 19th century engineer Salomon August Andrée sets out to become the first man on the north pole. His idea is to launch a polar expedition using a hydrogen balloon, together with two friends. The balloon, "The Eagle", takes off from Svalbard in 1897, but the three men are not heard of again.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Cost Of AmbitionMan Vs. NatureQuest For Glory
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnforeseen ChallengesHistorical EventsJourney Through Dangerous TerrainStranded In Harsh Environment
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Jan Troell, Jan Troell, Johan Thorén
Produced by:
Jörn Donner, Göran Setterberg
Composed by:
Carl-Axel Dominique, Hans-Erik Philip
Cast
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