The Eiger Sanction
“HIS LIFELINE - held by the assassin he hunted.”
A classical art professor and collector, who doubles as a professional assassin, is coerced out of retirement to avenge the murder of an old friend.
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Where is The Eiger Sanction streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Eiger Sanction
The Eiger Sanction is a 1975 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy, Vonetta McGee. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Eiger Sanction was produced by Universal Pictures and Malpaso Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 21, 1975, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Writers
- Hal Dresner, Warren Murphy, Trevanian
- Release date
- May 21, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Malpaso Productions
The Eiger Sanction cast & crew
The Eiger Sanction was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Hal Dresner, Warren Murphy, and Trevanian.
The cast features Clint Eastwood as Jonathan Hemlock, George Kennedy as Ben Bowman, Vonetta McGee as Jemima Brown, Jack Cassidy as Miles Mellough, Heidi Brühl as Mrs. Montaigne, and Thayer David as Dragon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Frank Stanley, and it was produced by Robert Daley and David Brown.
Is The Eiger Sanction worth watching?
The Eiger Sanction holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 451 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, The Eiger Sanction is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Eiger Sanction
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Cast of The Eiger Sanction
Clint Eastwood
Jonathan Hemlock
George Kennedy
Ben Bowman
Vonetta McGee
Jemima Brown
Jack Cassidy
Miles Mellough
Heidi Brühl
Mrs. Montaigne
Thayer David
Dragon
Reiner Schöne
Freytag
Michael Grimm
Meyer
Jean-Pierre Bernard
Montaigne
Brenda Venus
George
Gregory Walcott
Pope
Candice Rialson
Art Student
The Eiger Sanction — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Eiger Sanction in United States?
The Eiger Sanction is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Eiger Sanction in?
The Eiger Sanction is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Eiger Sanction?
The Eiger Sanction runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is The Eiger Sanction rated?
The Eiger Sanction is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 451 ratings.
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