Where Eagles Dare is a fine action movie, filled with twists and tense moments, based on a novel by a master of mystery-filled adventure fiction, Alistair MacLean. At the start, a small group of Allied agents led by a British major (Richard Burton) undertakes a mission to rescue an American general captured by the Germans. Much more is going on, however, and it is soon quite clear that there is at least one traitor in the group, a group that also includes an American officer (Clint Eastwood), and that the major is concealing secrets — not least a woman (Mary Ure) who has come along unbeknownst to the rest of the team. Who can be trusted? What is the whole of the mission? Masterful planning with flexible execution and high-stakes battles — including one on an aerial tramway — make for an exciting time.

  Highly recommended! Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 359 for 2021.