The Eagle 2011
“The destiny of a soldier. The honour of a slave. The fate of an empire.”
What is The Eagle?
The Eagle is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 8, 2011
- Studios
- Prime Focus, Toledo Productions, Focus Features
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Eagle is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Prime Focus, Toledo Productions, Focus Features. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young Roman centurion journeys into uncharted Scottish highlands to solve a mysterious legion disappearance.”
- features a quest to restore family honor
- explores a journey across Hadrian's Wall
- deals with savage tribes and dangerous territory
Watch it if you enjoy historical adventure stories about Roman legions and lost emblems.
The film is rated PG-13 and contains adventure and drama themes set in ancient times.
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When is the film set?
The film is set in 140 AD.
Who is the main character?
The main character is young centurion Marcus Aquila.
Why does Marcus travel to Scotland?
He arrives from Rome to solve the mystery of the disappearance of the Ninth Legion and restore his father's reputation.
Who accompanies Marcus on his journey?
He is accompanied only by his British slave Esca.
What object are they trying to retrieve?
They set out to retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.