7.2
The Flight of the Eagle
AdventureBiographyDrama
"An insane dream to make the impossible possible."
Duration
2h 20mRelease
26 Aug 1982Country
Sweden
Language
SwedishOverview
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 never heard from again.
Plot
In 1897 Swedish engineer S. A. Andrée with 2 colleagues prepares to fly over the North Pole in his balloon "Eagle".
Cast
Max von SydowSverre Anker OusdalGöran Stangertz
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Details
Director
Jan Troell
Writers
Klaus RifbjergIan RakoffJan Troell
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
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