Where Eagles Dare -- OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE

[@mattmenefee3889]

My mom said this was the best film she ever saw on the big screen...have to admit I'm jealous. Here I am in 2020 and the theme music still sends a shiver down my spine.

[@geoffreytudor5674]

Well, you knew you were in for a show after hearing that rousing theme in the theater. Great stuff!

[@KrugerAwA]

Seen it over 80´times, Mom is always right

[@M.JeanRaymondFERRON]

BEST MOVIE EVER AND FOREVER ON A VERY BIG SCREEN !!!!!

[@edwinfernandez4779]

Yo Vi está película allá por el año1975,1976 en el cine teatro ILO-moquegua-peru, recuerdo de infancia.saludos

[@itsakeith6702]

I saw this on movie theater too. Unbelievable. From that moment on I (12 yr old) was hooked on WWII movies. Few years later Tora Tora Tora! Came out

[@a.barnard3205]

The opening title sequence was shot using a technique called "Day For Night" where the cinematographer closes the aperture by a few stops , in order to achieve the "night effect" while shooting this in still relative daylight. This technique is why you can see all of the details of the plane and mountain so clearly yet it still looks like "night". Try and shoot this sort of thing, at "Real Night" and you would not get what you needed!

[@toddnitsche8355]

Ya like parachutes? ...Have you ever done that?

[@pappujack7667]

I agree with you. As an amateur photographer, I always play with my camera and it has included what you have described. I remember when I attended a photography class, this was something that my tutor always talked about. And I have done this a few times and people think that I have photoshopped it, when in reality, I have not done anything of the sort.

[@chippsdippen]

One of very few films I have watched so many times and still never get tired of it. A true classic warmovie

[@intuitive7274]

I absolutely 100% agree with you

[@intuitive7274]

This one and the Great Escape

[@geoffreytudor5674]

I liked "Tobruk" immensely, as well. It was a great era for epic WW2 adventure flicks. Current releases with the gritty reality are some great work, too, imo.

[@TheMilpitasguy]

Yep, this and Patton. I think I've memorized the dialog for that one word for word. LOL

[@thomasjensen6731]

This film intro is the best ever, - the music, the motor sound, the plane, the camouflage the mountains, the letters - the drum - never made better...

[@petetube99]

The most stirring intro of any war film. Goodwin said he came up with the snare drum motif only because the producers wanted to hear the aero engines over the music at the beginning.

[@spacepatrolman]

THE BRASS GETS REPETTATIVE LIKE MACHINE GUN FIRE

[@spacepatrolman]

2:44

[@pierremauboussin3527]

Saw this film when it came out with my dad. I was 8 years old and when the SS officer got the bullet between the eyes I was on the edge of my seat gripping the arm rests speechless. Great film that I'll never forget.

[@jlh4jc]

One of the reasons why the movie never gets old is because of the intro. The music with the sound of the tri-motor plane flying amidst the majestic Alps is perfection.

[@intuitive7274]

What really makes this music is the sound of the engines on the trimotor

[@intuitive7274]

​@paulhicks6667 absolutely correct

[@4vndd]

The best music... opening and through the movie...and one of the most amazing..and evergreen war/ adventure movies ever made...

[@abdulleabdullahi4506]

With no doubt, its one of the best movies never made ...

[@michalisterpandros6017]

Well it got made I saw it

[@andreweverton4206]

Best war film ever, Clint and Richard truly awesome!!

[@sphinxrising1129]

One of the very best theme songs for a movie!

[@johnnyrogers5066]

Spine chilling, awesome score for one of the top 5 war films ever made. Perfect

[@Stephen81bluenose]

One of the best films period

[@pyed1]

powerful music, still after all these years a great action movie, thanks for posting.

[@carmium]

David Pye Ah, yes. Plot holes you could drive a red and white bus thru, but a fun watch.

[@Ampex196]

Truly amazing Ron Goodwin score.

[@raghavanramesh2483]

All Time Movie what an excellent production in those years!!

[@BetaUKtf2]

Though not a true story, I still relate this type of music and daring to the SAS, Commandos, Seals, Rangers - you name it. Balls of steal - we salute you.

[@MrBahjatt]

Best opening to any war film; and (no doubt) any film ever.

[@techie1969]

Another childhood favorite. Again watching this on the big screen, the music, the Alps was awesome. And loved the movie still do, great twists and turns.

[@kentltomlin423]

Still the schloss is on my bucket list.

[@josefernandez-hq8fg]

I had 12 years old when I saw the picture at the cinema Iguazú, in my country and Montevideo City. Thanks, me.

[@petrus666love]

I saw this film in 1969 when I was nine years old with my Mum and Dad and brother and sisters at the local cinema , when the opening scene started with this thundering music my knees starting shaking and didn’t stop until the end , wow what a film , and I’ve never had a film too this day have the same effect on me , outstanding in every way 😊 and at the age of 63 I’ve just fulfilled the wish of a lifetime and bought an MP40 , ( Airsoft Version only , but a MP40 ! )she thinks I’m mad 😮, but I’m going too watch this film again with it in my trembling hands 🙌 a true fan would understand 😂

[@hareshdaryanani5726]

Likewise exactly the same feeling except I do not have sisters 😂 strangely I'm 63 too

[@petrus666love]

@@hareshdaryanani5726happy memories of a bygone times , my Mum and Dad sadly gone but memories linger on 😊

[@CaptainCoffee37]

Only ever saw this on VHS on an old TV (and still loved it). This intro is so much more amazing on a big screen with good stereo sound. Gonna have to pick this up on blu-ray

[@rickya7903]

Jeremy Pinn South Africa had this movie for his 12th birthday at its opening in the early 70s.Will never forget you or the movie.With fondest memories Richard

[@edwinfernandez4779]

Edwin Jaime Fernandez Villegas desde ilo Perú.recuerdo de infancia , allá por el año 75,76 mi padre nos llevó al cine teatro ilo así se llamaba.saludos.

[@bodieofci5418]

I sat between my dad and grandad to watch this epic movie as a kid. Loved it.

[@JonathanEBoyd]

one of my favourite movies i love this opening the music is phenomenal

[@BLUEsurf63]

Fabulous opening and music,great stuff.

[@nigelmaund9057]

Unique!

[@bittoochatterjee2661]

My father who served And Now Retired as Indian Air Force fighter pilot Flying Hunters & MIG -21 Since 1963 Till Mid 1980's along with both my late maternal uncles, who too served in the Indian Air Force As fighter pilots-flying Hunter and MIG-21 aircraft-and Navigator flying Fair Child Packets , Dakota And AN -12 Since 1947 until Mid 1970's to Early 1980's used to share their awe-inspiring experiences after returning home from sorties over the mighty and breathtaking Himalayas. They often spoke of the majestic, stunning views they witnessed while flying over the Himalayan ranges, guarding India against external threats. The beauty and grandeur of those Himalayan mountains always left them in awe..

[@edwinfernandez4779]

Te creo, tenía 8o9años,yal inicio de la película el sonido es especial, allá en el cine teatro ILO-moquegua-peru.

[@jean6872]

*This was the best part of the movie and it's a perfect print on wide screen.*

[@lastmanonearth71]

Ron Goodwin, was a fantastically talented composer, his style was so recognisable. Whether you're listening to "633 Squadron" or "Force 10 from Navarone", the Goodwin style came through. I believe that his film scores had a "feel" all their own. He also scored the four Miss Marple films staring Dame Margaret Rutherford. Ron was exquisitely ubiquitous beyond any reasonable doubt.....

[@IgnoredAdviceProductions]

How could you forget Battle of Britain? He captured the defiant essence of the time, the honor and the glory in the skies over England.

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@IgnoredAdviceProductions yes, but much of that music was by other composers, like William Walton etc

[@MrDaiseymay]

Ron loved comedy too, Magnificent men in their flying Machines, and Montecarlo or Bust

[@IgnoredAdviceProductions]

@@MrDaiseymay Walton's music was passed over in favor of Goodwin's.

[@flyingfox2005]

@@MrDaiseymay there is one music cue by William Walton in the Battle of Britain.

[@bittoochatterjee2661]

The Alps, Rockies, and Andes simply cannot compare to the awe-inspiring beauty of our majestic, breathtaking Himalayan mountain ranges. Each and Every Time I fly above them, I feel profoundly blessed by God to be a human born in India, An Indian..

[@williamewing5509]

I have got this movie DVD of Richard Burton Clint Eastwood Mary Ure Ingrid Pitt Derrin Nesbitt Anton Differing Michael Hornden and Patrick Wymark in Where Eagles Dare I am dedicating these movie DVDS to my old school friends who are both sisters and I hope to see them both again very soon to Chris Marie and Hester Brand from Billyxxxxx

[@anandnaidu2685]

Excellent composition Ron Goodwin salute to him ,my favorite film of all time..the music, the actor, actress, the crew they all did excellent job in this masterpiece movie..love from paradise fiji

[@johnp.mullowney4749]

Great flic...if you thought Clint took out unlimited number of bad guys in his westerns, wow classic WW2 movie

[@danieltemplar4734]

Hello....! I saw this picture first time when I had twelve years old at the cinema Iguazú in my country together my uncle, he lend me to see it and mention to me it could be a blood action, but I love war movies specially this way ! Thank you for a great remember for me ! Daniel. PD: Today I´m 61 years old, yet I love this picture all in my memory.

[@theo3053]

An intro Beyond all film peers - and the music and the film itself is a true classic, never equaled.

[@leestamm3187]

Had this movie in my collection for many years. Saw it in the theater when first released. A great opening title sequence. The full bodied music is totally on point. A nice detail is the sound of the plane throttling up to climb through the pass and then easing off when they're over. This film is pure escapist action adventure at its best.

[@davidfrost2819]

Without a doubt my favourite Clint Eastwood film by quite a mile

[@xomthood]

Broadsword calling Danny Boy! I don't know why I like saying that, I just do.

[@sreedharanpillaik8653]

Sir please be kind enough to upload this megahit super movie in full. I shall be much thankful to you always

[@carlsilverman754]

a manly score for a macho war film! you feel Evil may triumph but the commandos do their daring best despite traitors amongst them...

[@foxgom]

I remember how the audience groaned as their stomachs sank as the plane crossed the first mountain top and the ground fell away below them.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I remember when my friend and I saw this and he said "Are you cold? I'm freezing!" LOL Great opening.

[@jessicamcneill4013]

great movie. my mom got it on dvd

[@arunthomas21007]

Such a classic war movie beaten in class only by its riveting music score..they don't make movies like this anymore.

[@shahidkhattak2971]

Watched this movie in 1968 when I was a student

[@infantrycaptain9224]

Saw in 1969 at 5. Lit the spark!👍

[@JACK-jd1tb]

For myself, the best war films of the 60s....probably cos my dad took me on my own with him, my own war hero...

[@vimalkumar3815]

I love this sound.......

[@JACK-jd1tb]

Still remember this film at its release, went with my dad in Great Yarmouth (UK) yup, I'm old! ha ha ha ...great film!

[@pappujack7667]

A movie, based on the novel by Alistair MacClean, who also wrote the screenplay for this movie. I can never get bored of watching this classic war movie! In the creative writing class that i always attended, my tutor had always said that there must be a "hook" in the opening paragraph. Well, in this case, this is a classic example of just. In the music, the theme by Ron Goodwin is the hook, then this military plane appearimg is another hook. But the real hook in the dtory is when the men get together and meet for the briefing for their mission.

[@carloscolon198]

If the movies on ... I HAVE TO SEE IT .... it’s a must!!!

[@fokkerfilms560]

IMHO best title sequence in cinematic history.

[@historiaculturaespiritualidade]

Dos filmes antigos, este é o melhor filme já feito sobre a Segunda Guerra Mundial, dos filmes atuais é o "Resgate do Soldado Ryan". Me lembro que nas décadas de 80-90 eu ficava acordado de madrugada só para ver Este filme, Os Canhões de Navarone, Uma Ponte Longe Demais e Os 12 Condenados no Corujão. Bons tempos. rsrs

[@shahidkhattak9192]

One of my favourite I watched so many time since 1968 up till now in view of our family military mind set up

[@greyfox37]

The song I play on the way up to Vegas to see my folks

[@NeilDraper74]

This film proves positive you do not mess with Paddington.

[@chrisevans5259]

The cold harsh realities of war polarized by this epic war adventure,...a Nazi occupied castle scar's the frozen alpine beauty, as a band of special service personnel are on a mission......a war film for purists, and an action filled thrill a minute classic....

[@Ampex196]

I don't now how many scenes were shot 'day for night'. The 'look'' of the original neg. (opening titles) will have been 'tweaked' in the lab to achieve the desired result. The 'day for night' method was used to extend the contrast ratio of film emulsions. There is only a half hour 'dusk' window work in. Used correctly, it looks great. Arthur Ibbetson did a splendid job and clearly knew how to use it to best effect.

[@paulwoodward6555]

I used to have an album of war themes on vinyl, this one stood out as a favourite amongst two or three others. This film now, was it the triple agent quadruple cross plot? The running joke with the cast at the time was that they weren't even sure which side they were on.

[@toby5904]

Love the Auntie Ju....see you in Valhalla.

[@erti4531]

I watched 7 times and not tired lol

[@CristianIaronka]

Great opening for a show, maybe 1983 (hahaha)

[@BubbaCoop]

I'm pretty sure Howard Shore used a very similar chord progression in Lord of Rings, but I haven't been able to find it just yet.

[@misterkefir]

Stellar. Stellar. Stellar!

[@simongarrettmusic]

The most realistic war movie ever made! - I jest, but what an intro.

[@bakerlima6811]

Watching the credits.. you know your goin* to watch an incredible fuc**king movie.

[@seanmatthews1]

'The guests arrived at the party' - Pushkin

[@MotorGoblin]

I fucking love this movie.

[@lonhebert]

I have it on dvd in my collection

[@tm5123]

Song of my childhood, watched this movie to death. LOL

[@compaq2441]

Heard today that the plane used in this scene crashed today in the Swiss Alps.

[@Mdebacle]

The aircraft involved was a tri-motor Junkers Ju 52/3mg4e, registration HB-HOT, msn 6595. It had served with the Swiss Air Force from 1939 to 1985, when it was acquired by Ju-Air, a company that offers sightseeing flights on vintage aircraft, and had logged 10,000 hours of flight time. It had been used in the films Where Eagles Dare (1968), and Valkyrie (2008) and the 2012 German movie Bis zum Horizont, dann links! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Ju-Air_Junkers_Ju_52_crash

[@bawanbayr9216]

Great music

[@voice_of_reason5604]

As an all action Nazi basher (if you like that sort of thing)10/10. Credibility as a realistic situation from WW2 0/10 for too many reasons to cover off here. Eastwood redeems himself with "flags of our fathers "and especially "letters from Iwo Jima" now that's a proper war movie.

[@manabkalita2660]

i saw in 1980 apsara ..india assam

[@spacepatrolman]

0:52 STING CHORDS

[@spacepatrolman]

2:44

[@andreasdistler2799]

Iron maiden tour 1983 intro

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

Clint East wood apparently named the film "Where Stuntmen Dare".

[@wolfgangy9075]

INIMITABILE,INDIMENTICABILE!

[@nigelkerr3102]

Poignant that the JU 52 (HB-HOT) featured in the film crashed on 04/08/2014 (*) killing 20 people (3 crew - 17 passengers). Glad that she lives on in cinematic history as a testament to this aircraft type. (*) For the Yanks out there this date should be read as 4th August 2014.

[@marco-58]

Derren Nesbitt was even more German than Anton Diffring.

[@joekeraan2345]

Give us the full movie

[@davidellis5141]

😎

[@mark-shane]

Problem is the titles are in red and barely readable! It is great action but rather improbable story

[@toddnitsche8355]

101st, I wount be to quick to say this wasn't actually based on a true event.., maybe some People should study history more Before making comment and judgements

[@RawFitChris]

So called lame CGI ridiculous acting action movies of today have triple the plot holes that this great movie did.

[@justaguyfromreddit]

This film has not plot holes, I think it has one of the best script ever made, based on the book

[@Jeffybonbon]

am i right in thinking this aircraft crashed later on in time

[@bittoochatterjee2661]

Alps Just cannot stand anywhere near The Mighty Himalaya's.

[@RioZg1]

CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN

[@bouyahbb]

What style of writing is this??

[@jungfraujoch11333]

Broadsword calling Danny boy

[@Thunderstixx77]

My favorite part is when Richard Burton tells the beautiful blonde to take off her clothes, and she does it !!!

[@woodskier]

bond could any of them on one ski

[@JacobThomson1988]

0:48

[@ceciliaoberto5286]

1968

[@alexanderlaryea6265]

i'm yet to meet one person half as young, rich, talented ,clever and handsome as i am. I am so powerful and wealthy i make donald .j.trump and warren buffett , rockefeller, steven spielberg and jeff bezos look like scrap dealers.

[@robertcatesby8420]

Dream on, hahahahahahaha!

[@hesham268]

Where can I watch the movie free

[@johndaskam4602]

Ingrid Pitt should have been billed higher.

[@moistbadger586]

Broadsword Calling Dannyboy,

[@infantrycaptain9224]

RLTW