Where the Eagles Dare by Brian Geoffrey Hutton. An attempt of analysis

Abstract

The article is a contemporary attempt of analysis of the phenomenon of the best-seller from the sixties of the twentieth century – Where the Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean and the film based on this novel directed by Brian Geoffrey Hutton. The author of the book was also a screenwriter of the movie and, together with the director put the pressure on the situations not the content of the book, which they accomplished. From one side the movie is a faithful adaptation of the novel, from the other side the movie’s language and the filmmakers’ talent resulted in creating an incredible masterpiece, which has and will always have a great audience. The screenwriter, director, author of the music and actors ensured that the film was suggestive. The special effects are particularly interesting because they are so realistic.