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The Flight of the Eagle

The Flight of the Eagle

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 never heard from again.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Ingenjör Andrées luftfärd
  • Genres: Drama, Adventure
  • Release Date: 1982-08-26
  • Runtime: 140 minutes
  • Rating: 7.038/10 (26 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Svenska Filminstitutet, Bold Productions, SVT, SF Studios, Norsk Film, Adnorsk, Polyphon
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.586
  • Languages: French, German, Swedish

Cast & Crew

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

as Salomon August Andrée

Göran Stangertz

Göran Stangertz

as Nils Strindberg

Sverre Anker Ousdal

Sverre Anker Ousdal

as Knut Frænkel

Clément Harari

Clément Harari

as Henri Lachambre

Eva von Hanno

Eva von Hanno

as Gurli Linder

Charlotta Larsson

Charlotta Larsson

as Anna Charlier

Jan-Olof Strandberg

Jan-Olof Strandberg

as Dr. Nils Ekholm

Henric Holmberg

Henric Holmberg

as Vilhelm Svedenborg

Ulla Sjöblom

Ulla Sjöblom

as Andrée's Sister

Mimi Pollak

Mimi Pollak

as Mina Andrée

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Keywords

swedenhot air balloonbiographynorth poleexplorerpolar exploration19th century

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Flight of the Eagle?

The Flight of the Eagle is a Drama, Adventure movie directed by . It was released on 1982-08-26.

Who are the main actors in The Flight of the Eagle?

The main cast includes Max von Sydow, Göran Stangertz, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Clément Harari, Eva von Hanno, .

Where can I watch The Flight of the Eagle online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Flight of the Eagle is available.

Is The Flight of the Eagle based on a true story?

An insane dream to make the impossible possible.

What is the IMDb rating of The Flight of the Eagle?

The Flight of the Eagle has an IMDb rating of 7.038/10 based on 26 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Flight of the Eagle?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Flight of the Eagle?

The soundtrack was composed by Svenska Filminstitutet, Bold Productions, SVT, SF Studios, Norsk Film, Adnorsk, Polyphon. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Flight of the Eagle filmed?

The Flight of the Eagle was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Flight of the Eagle?

The total runtime of The Flight of the Eagle is 140 minutes.

Is The Flight of the Eagle suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Flight of the Eagle?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Flight of the Eagle.

Does The Flight of the Eagle have a post-credit scene?

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