The Eagle

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

Tagline

“The destiny of a soldier. The honour of a slave. The fate of an empire.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Adventure, Drama

Director

Kevin Macdonald

Original Language

EN

What is The Eagle about?

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

Who directed The Eagle?

The Eagle was directed by Kevin Macdonald.

When was The Eagle released?

The Eagle was released on February 8, 2011.

How long is The Eagle?

The Eagle has a runtime of 1h 54m.

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