Review of The Eiger Sanction (1975) by Sergej M — 10 Sep 2010

A movie from the time when clint was still cool.

This review of The Eiger Sanction (1975) was written by Sergej M on 10 Sep 2010.

The Eiger Sanction has generally received mixed reviews.

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A top-notch classic. A smart, well-crafted, exciting and intriguing action-thriller…

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While not the most action packed Eastwood movie out there - for what is it - I found myself enjoying The Eiger Sanction…

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By Bradley A (64) on 27 Jul 2011

It's pretty good, it has that European athletic feel and the thrill of a classic assassination thriller…

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Fasten Your Seat belt, Sir I have no intention of trying to escape Yeah so that line is really the only good part of this film the rest of…

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