Review of The Eiger Sanction (1975) by Waldo I — 29 Jun 2010

If you're looking for a pretty awful Clint Eastwood movie, jackpot!

This review of The Eiger Sanction (1975) was written by Waldo I on 29 Jun 2010.

The Eiger Sanction has generally received mixed reviews.

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This was a good movie that was also directed by Clint Eastwood about a man who is retired assassin from a service agency…

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By Bradley A (64) on 27 Jul 2011

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By Paul Z (502) on 18 Apr 2012

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By Solomon G (67) on 05 Jun 2012

A good movie if you like overly long espionage films with complex plots and mountaineering. Personally - I don't…

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By Al S (553) on 27 Nov 2012

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

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