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Eagle In A Cage Details

1972

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Fielder Cook brings an intimacy to his direction of EAGLE IN A CAGE. This underrated film stars Kenneth Haigh as Napoleon Bonaparte, in his years of exile on St. Helena. The story is told from the point of view of the island's governor (John Gielgud), a former schoolteacher who finds greatness thrust upon him upon becoming .. Read more

Starring	John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Kenneth Haigh, Billie Whitelaw
Director	Fielder Cook
Genres	Drama

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Eagle In A Cage

Starring	John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Kenneth Haigh, Billie Whitelaw
Director	Fielder Cook
Studio	LACE
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 38 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1972 To Rent: DVD: 26 Apr 2010

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  Fails to reach the heights
  
  It is a shame that a potentially intriguing story of Napoleon's life in exile on St Helena with a splendid cast and an interesting director - Fielder Cook, ... read more »
  
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  Very slow
  
  This film was like watching paint dry. I have never been so bored watching a film in years. The best parts were with Ralph Richardson & John Gielgud. ... read more »
  
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  Fails to reach the heights
  
  It is a shame that a potentially intriguing story of Napoleon's life in exile on St Helena with a splendid cast and an interesting director - Fielder Cook, ... read more »
  
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  Caged bird release plea !
  
  Oh dear !!
  
  I am 64 and grew up with 'proper' films at the flics/cinema , but this dog in a cage is awful - a representation of all that can ... read more »
  
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  Fielder Cook brings an intimacy to his direction of EAGLE IN A CAGE. This underrated film stars Kenneth Haigh as Napoleon Bonaparte, in his years of exile on St. Helena. The story is told from the point of view of the island's governor (John Gielgud), a former schoolteacher who finds greatness ...