Where Eagles Dare - Main Theme

The opening credits. Taken from the movie "Where Eagles Dare." I love the heck out of this movie, and the two things I love the most are the score and scenery, both of which are shown well here.

[@sunsetvlogs5500]

This is honestly probably one of the greatest openings of a film ever

[@Zapple7]

Sunset Volgs comment: Think you're dead right with that comment

[@bobsingh7949]

I would love to remake it. It's already great. I would update the wilderness skills at the beginning and spycraft - more stealth, more ninja.

[@rodvoorhies3753]

I agree!

[@f.j.g.jardim2665]

Do not forget Indiana Jones though. (This opening is phenomenal though)

[@michaelhaney3388]

yes

[@kalumarjuna80]

I still remember my Father tried to explain the movie plot, I must have been 8 or 9.... this was my father's favorite movie. He passed away several years back. I love both my Dad & this movie....

[@chainz8573]

Haha yes trying to explain the plot of this movie is mission impossible! I remember having to watch it a few times before fully understanding the plot

[@thisisnotme7017]

it was one of my Dad's fave film too. He died 19 months ago

[@kalumarjuna80]

@@thisisnotme7017 Sorry to hear your loss... ultimately we fondly embrace our parents' favourite movies, songs etc. cos they bring back memories...

[@MD_Gaming07964]

Yeh this was really nice my father also watch this

[@stevenlonsdale1154]

Ahh mate same here. This Kelly's hero's and The Guns of Navarone.

[@pixelfibre]

One of the finest war-films of all time. Even after watching this hundreds of times, I still can't work out the mayhem of double-crossing in the dining-table scene... Awesome!

[@safeasfukbruvaaaaa]

So it's not just me then! 🙌

[@cardiganvisual157]

Absolutly true!

[@markedwards1900]

Burton gaslighted the germans well

[@daimo_4750]

Me too!! I like to spoof or liken it to a miser trying to get out of his turn to buy the next round lol

[@thims1961]

You have to read MacLean's Novel to get it & he followed it nearly word for word in the script which he wrote as well

[@gabbeman1975]

The opening theme to this movie is an absolute masterpiece! One of the best ever written!

[@hamishbills9975]

Ron Goodwin

[@ole9421]

Nothing takes me back to my childhood like this movie does. This movie had everything a young boy (and middle aged guy) could ever wish for. The ultimate bad guys vs. the ultimate good guys, breath taking scenery, a castle, mystery, adventure, espionage, tension, explosive action and two beautiful women!

[@katrineroberts4084]

I thought Ingrid Pitt was so beautiful.wasnt she a dracula actress too? Christopher Lee. The biggest and baddest dracula.

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

She was "Countess Dracula". @@katrineroberts4084

[@ole9421]

@@ndardani You go right a head.

[@aleksandralis9134]

Plus extremly cute young Clint Eastwood ❤❤

[@Denmark_1974]

Spot on👍

[@benlockhurst3878]

great movie to watch on a cold saturday in mid november with a hot bowl of soup and crusty bread

[@stormthrush37]

:)

[@edmundcharles5278]

Finish it off with a few scotches and a cigar perhaps next to a roaring fireplace!

[@Mister_Kourkoutas]

You. I like the cut of your jib sir!

[@DazDaMan]

I did that a couple of weeks ago, with a blizzard coming down outside. VERY atmospheric!

[@elZonke]

you nailed it ben

[@JeffreyPoulin]

Quite possibly the best theme music and opening to a movie EVER made! Powerful, beautiful, moving.

[@sirlester3]

Omg somebody just referenced this movie theme to a similar used by The Shaw Brothers in their films lol Brave Archer Shaolin Martial Club i think Yooooo i just watchec the preview to this movie I am so hooked on this film now just from the trailer and this theme I havent even seen the movie yet lol And it's from the same people who did The Dirty Dozen another jam of mine lol

[@Perkelenaattori]

Ron Goodwin who made this theme has made better than this too. Listen to 633 Squadron theme or the Battle of Britain theme.

[@rb1179]

633 Squadron is also very good.

[@tommyfinn8321]

"His plane was riddled with machine gun holes - British machine gun holes, but a hole is a hole is a hole as they say" - greatest war movie ever bar none.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

This and Kelly's Heroes are tied for me.

[@slipnslide9308]

💯💯 my favourite all time movie.

[@willster8372]

Been watching this movie since 1973-never get tired of it.

[@dougaldouglas8842]

Burton went for a Burton :)

[@tysongarrett8688]

Ditto. 100%!.....holds its own

[@alvaroorfao8635]

Burton foi um monumento do cinema, cuja obra será para sempre lembrada! Tive a honra de ser um entre algumas centenas de anónimos no seu funeral! Uma emoção para sempre! ❤

[@paulskehan693]

Fuckin 'A !!! I know the feeling!!! 👍👍 From Ireland 🍀

[@paulskehan693]

​@@dougaldouglas8842😂😂😂👍👍

[@almighty5839]

Without a doubt one of the best movie soundtracks and just movie in general of all time especially this opening scene just gives you chills right off the bat.

[@benjiroberts4434]

They don't make movies like this anymore

[@brucewarren3562]

I agree with you! As I listen to the main title it seems to me Ron Goodwin is using it as a musical synopsis of the entire film. Each movement in the piece captures or creates the essential essence of the movie. Superb!

[@mccosker1968]

Every Christmas without fail I watch this classic! This makes me want to watch it now..

[@DEP717]

Burton + Eastwood = I did not know one movie could contain so much coolness. This is a great flick.

[@brain8484]

David Powell Burton was out of his depth and too old for this film

[@daddybeagleaz907]

Probably my favorite war movie of all time!

[@postersandstuff]

Norris + Lee Marvin in Delta Force is awesome too

[@notjustmedamnit]

@@catrionamaclean3675 Geez, never thought I'd be starstruck by proxy in the comments section on KZbin.

[@ahamedyoussry9028]

I, ll be honar madam

[@dennisbocalbos5973]

This war movie is one of my dad's fave movie of all time as well as the music soundtrack...this is heartfully dedicated to my Father who passed away 20 yrs. ago.

[@funnyvoicesman7169]

Same here, my late Father loved it.

[@carmium]

I still remember seeing this with a schoolmate in elementary days. We were in a big, old- fashioned theatre with the wide screen, and watching the intro scenes in the dark, when your entire field of view was the pilot's POV as he cleared those ridges at night - the audience sucked in its collective breath each time the scenery dropped away! I'll never forget that. 8-D

[@Zapple7]

Carmium comment: ..great description of the cinema experience..thanks for taking us through that 👏👏

[@daimo_4750]

And then some second rate punk stood up, walked across the cinema just to go for a piss. SIT DOWN, COLONEL!!

[@georginarucklidge9118]

@@Zapple7 I think Carmium is referring to the experience of seeing the film in 70mm !

[@peterscaife362]

Saw this when it first came out in about ‘69 and must have watched it 100 times! Absolutely brilliant. “I seem to remember ze cazedral voz on ze uzzer side of ze square”

[@Zapple7]

..another fabulous quote

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

Colonel!! Zit down!

[@wynandvandervyver1127]

"The Schloss Adler is the highest castle in Bavaria"

[@michellefletcher1569]

fabulous music.... Ron is sorely missed. What a great composer.

[@HonoredGeneral]

From the sound of that JU 52 roaring overhead, and the growling of her tri-motors, to the music, you just know that you are in for a treat! One of the BEST opening sequences for a movie!😄

[@bermudaguy1]

I was about 16 when I went to the Odeon theater in Oxford, UK. The sound system they had was fantastic. The score when played in a good theater is worth a memory.

[@georginarucklidge9118]

Likely a 70mm print ; the soundtrack's four magnetic stripes had six sections : outside left , inside left , centre , inside right , and outside right , with a surround channel in the roof from 6 strategically placed loudspeakers ; the separation was distinct and clear with that distinctive analogue sound. It had a realistic "ambience". Digital soundtracks these days can be too powerful and oppressive.

[@thehoodedman2917]

One of the best WW2 movie soundtracks and intros, once seen not forgotten. Action all the way. Total boys own stuff. Brill

[@patzino7701]

This is one of those movies i have to re-watch atleast once in a year... best world war 2 movie, together with Das Boot.

[@paulfaulkner6299]

Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers were better - but the world had to way 3 decades+ to have them made

[@paulm8392]

Agreed. I'm about once a year as well.

[@bobsingh7949]

A bridge too far. Saving Private Ryan.

[@aktimm]

@@bobsingh7949 "Where Eagles Dare", "A Bridge Too Far", "Saving Private Ryan", "Band of Brothers". Excellent choices all, gentlemen!! Might I also nominate "Operation Crossbow" (1965) and Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk"?

[@HarryPotter-bs5ss]

@@paulfaulkner6299 das Boot is by far better than saving p.r.

[@StillLateToTheParty]

Caught this on tv when I was a kid, just switching channels on late Friday night... It was just coming on and those drums just got me. I was transfixed until the end...

[@pamsrajila]

Must have seen 1000 times still i find something new. Greatest

[@intuitive7274]

Absolutely I agree never gets old

[@DevilizerHimself]

The first ever action movie I ever saw, as a kid. My father came home and found I had wired the whole house with "explosives" using legos and string :D

[@paulwalker9014]

I believe you! Funniest thing I've read here today.

[@adityakanade9309]

hahaha....

[@adityakanade9309]

+Mick Reilly agree.

[@tomtom34b]

+DevilizerHimself awesome!

[@henryvagincourt]

+DevilizerHimself That my friend made me smile.

[@jonathanagrimes]

I love this film so much I can honestly say I must have watched the file over 50 times over the past 20 years - in fact not only can I recite the entire script - I have also been to to the scene of the cable car station (in Ebensee, Austria) on several occasions

[@Beamshipcaptain]

This film holds a special place in my DVD collection. I still remember the audience laughing out loud when the late great Richard Burton said: "Incredible, yes; but to the British, very very simple." Pure Gold. One of the great moves of the 20th century, and of all time.

[@Zapple7]

Great line Russell... almost genius

[@ashishhkothari6553]

Even I have collected this movie in a dvd format from usa I have more than 60 old war movies of world war 2. Pity no more classic movies are made

[@mark-shane]

The greatest opening music to a movie ...ever

[@hamishbills9975]

633 Squadron possibly….

[@madquest8]

This is a absolutely fantastic movie full of action, twists and drama. One of the top war films you can ever watch.

[@paulskehan693]

I remember playing with my action man whilst half watching this as a kid in the late 70's at Christmas time.Great days.

[@glennkane6954]

The opening and closing scenes with the plane are my favorites.

[@intuitive7274]

Me too

[@mnomadvfx]

"Major, you... seem to be forgetting something..." "Admiral Rolland accompanied you to the plane didn't he? He also gave you that gun..." "You see before the mission began we removed the firing pin as a precaution....."

[@olentangy74]

Saw this in the theatre when it came out in 1969. This opening scene on the big screen and the big sound system was epic.

[@JTRLP]

awesome movie with superb soundtrack. This is one of those movies it would be sacriledge to re-make.

[@kartondouglas5040]

One of the greatest themes of all time!

[@tobias89]

I've always loved the Tante Ju in snow camouflage, really awesome!!!!

[@Zapple7]

You're the 1st to mention the winter camouflage.. yep, you're dead right, no question.. ..it's truly AWESOME...

[@olentangy74]

I saw this on the big screen with my Dad and Brother when it first came out. The awesome soundtrack, the roar of those twin radial engines, and the stomach dropping sight of that Junkers maneuvering over the Swiss Alps. Awesome.

[@williama.walker2287]

That Junkers was a trimotor. Not a common engine layout, so it is easy to miss.

[@olentangy74]

Hands down, one of my favorite war films. Fantastic opening, magnificent score.

[@tikitavi7120]

I like the way every vehicle in the film explodes into a fiery ball of flame when going over a cliff!

[@aeonflux67]

"Broadsword calling Dannyboy, I repeat Broadsword calling Dannyboy can you hear me?" Ah could anyone but Richard Burton make such a simple line sound so damn classy with that accent.

[@-C.S.R]

This movie is a classic!

[@tempabhutia7093]

One of the best casting n opening scene ever.. been more than 50 years, still the best❤️❤️❤️

[@worldtreeman6]

Watched this with my son last night, seen it loads of times over the years but it's one of those i can watch again and again. The music throughout is awesome and helps in my opinion to make it a classic film. in fact i love the soundtrack so much, i want it playing at my funeral!

[@tikiduck]

Despite it's many flaws, I cant help but love this movie. It reminds me of when I was a kid, and going to the movies was a really big deal, especially with fun, exciting films like this. You really have to suspend belief and just let it roll.

[@Vladjurr]

What flaws?

[@48talley]

What flaws

[@tutts999]

Eastwood and Burton, nothing in Hollywood can touch them these day.

[@markplane5994]

Love it when I am on my own for the day. A big boys slob out day. In goes "Where Eagles Dare", "Zulu", "The Eagle has Landed" and for a little light humour "Kelly's Heroes". Got to be done when my Mrs and daughter's are out and soundtracks up loud-ish and best of all no one complaining.

[@bp7495]

You and just about every bloke of our generation thinking exactly the same. A rare moment when the wife and kids are out. All I need is a home cinema to do these classic movies justice.

[@roberthill6216]

Hell yeah!😊👍

[@kartondouglas5040]

U forgot lawrence....

[@thomasdenny7158]

Fantastic film,but pity about that radio depending on terrain it would not reach more that three mile

[@biologoindiosioux]

That choice nailed it, there go some of the best war movies of all times! And also soundtracks are amazing...

[@vanlendl1]

I love that movie. Seen it a hundred times.

[@yorkieelliot2487]

Get goose bumps watching this, the music is strong & stirring an such a fabulous scenic film.

[@gtstuffo]

you and me both yorkie Elliot, why can't they make greats like this anymore, today it's all cgi and over the top action,

[@Rohilla313]

It just captures the whole WW2 atmosphere so well. I grew up in the 70s and 80s. The war was staple fare back then :)

[@intuitive7274]

This is what a full orchestra and orchestration sounds like. And it not done this way anymore and it's sad Hollywood is so dam cheap

[@suboorkhan2570]

Somewhere in the middle of 1970s I had watched this movie as a teenager and after that watched it dozens of times. The the musical theme is one of the best themes ever. 💥💣👍🏼👊

[@johnbortz4528]

one of the top 5 world war 2 movies ever made,with great actors and outstanding action sequences.

[@daddybeagleaz907]

I first saw it by chance when I was about 10, and the rest is history. One of the greatest ever made.

[@rmx2120]

Me and my little brother used to watch this back in the 80:s when we where kids. Good movie and good memories.

[@maninthestreet01]

"Next time you have one of these things, please keep it an all-British operation"

[@brianallsopp69]

I'll try Major I'll try ....

[@beowulf1312]

What an opening scene with a Ron Goodwin score.

[@howardbishop8950]

I saw this back in about 1970 when I was 7. The opening credits, with that plane, and that music still takes me back to that night at the Roxy in Oldham and still makes my hair stand on end.

[@larryparent229]

One of my favorite movie themes ever!! It conveys 'Height, Daring, mystery. The length the OSS went to. Then the squad in the REAL JU-52!! Spain had many at disposal during the filming of this movie, and 'PATTON' ,in 1970. LOVE IT for the authenticity! Naples,FL.

[@CRMRCA52]

Dear Friends, this film strike a chord with me. My family were members of the Italian Resistance. In the town centre, in Italian Alps, was the Headquarters of the German Armies in Italy; just above, in the forest, was my grandmother and mother house, the Headquarters of the Resistance. Many and many dramatic events took place, which could provide the material for many films like “Where the Eagles Dare”.

[@michaelhaney3388]

First action war movie I ever saw. I still watch it.

[@tommywulfric9768]

"British spies! Vhy vasn't I informed?" "I'm informing you now, Herr Colonel"

[@Zapple7]

Fabulous quote.. thanks for the reminder..👏

[@Ondrus21]

Major.

[@alltheopinions]

Saw it on 70 mm screen. Blessings.

[@KevTheImpaler]

What a superb score! They don't make opening sequences like that any more.

[@Readher1337]

Yeah. By the time the trumpets came, there would be thousands of explosions already had the movie been done today. Old war movies are the best, one of my best childhood memories are watching them.

[@kcphillips1000]

A bridge to far ?

[@vordman]

I went to see it at my local ABC with my two older brothers when it came out. We had to queue to get in. There was a real buzz of anticipation in the cinema, which you just don't get anymore. And then the film started with this brilliant theme. Two hours of sheer bliss. I had never seen anything like it before, I was used to stuff like Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book!

[@MWarne58]

vordman I begged my father to take me to see this in 1969, but my mother insisted we go see some forgotten piece of crap family movie at the Westhill theater instead...9 years old I suffered glumly through that garbage wishing I could be watching Where Eagles Dare

[@Gymposen97]

I played in a small marching band in Norway when I was little, and I remember that playing this amazing song was my biggest dream at that time. My parents were a bit worried I think...

[@kevinmcdevin]

You will be alright as long as you keep those thoughts about marching on Poland to yourself !

[@SJ-wh3id]

kev mcdevin lol

[@chriscatonemusic]

For all the musicians out here, it’s very interesting to hear the thematic development of this theme. Goodwin pays tribute to Strauss’ Alpine Symphony. You can hear little quotes from it throughout his score. genius!

[@georgedonaldson1516]

I'm so glad you posted this comment. I noticed the similarities between Lizts Le Prelude. ..

[@jerryzucchero8614]

The music is so well adapted to this time period. It sends chills.

[@juve96]

This was one of my dad's favourite movies and the reason I actually know of it and like it because it was way before my time, think I first saw this when I was about 6 or 7. I cannot watch the movie or clips of it without breaking down in tears and also joy and laughter all at the same time. He passed away August 01/24. It's like I feel his presence every time I watch this.

[@maidofthenorth]

I went to see this at the Odeon Leicester Square on the 29th April 1969. I'm one of these boring people that remember dates. I was 15 and with a group from school. We'd visited the Bank of England and the Guildhall and taken copious notes about both as part of a geography field trip, This was our reward in the evening. Us girls wanted to see Ann of Green Gables at the theatre but we were out voted. So glad we were. Yes there are historical discrepancies, but it's one of those films you take at face value. Pure entertainment. (By the way I went on to become a history teacher and I could pick hundreds of holes in the plot, as well as inaccuracies in the uniforms, guns etc. It's still a great film tho'!)

[@geraldjohnson3567]

+Kris Spencer It's a great movie. That Nazi nurse with the go go boots and those sideburns on the Germans were a nice touch. In in the late 60s folks weren't concerned with hairdo accuracy. Still I love this movie.

[@maidofthenorth]

Gerald Johnson Even though it's, with hindsight, a bit far fetched and historically inaccurate in places, it's still a great movie. Glad someone else likes it too.

[@peternewton4024]

+Kris Spencer I am not a history teacher but have studied it for over 40 years. I am surprised that a history teacher would shorten the word though to tho. The English language is butchered enough these days without someone in your position doing it. I hope you are not offended. It is not my intention. It is just a pet peeve of mine. You are right. It is a great film.

[@geraldjohnson3567]

Peter Newton Good God! Straining at a gnat while swallowing a camel. This isn't an English lesson. It's about a movie. Get a life! Even teachers need to relax!

[@maidofthenorth]

Don't worry about my grammar folks. Peter Newton, fair point. I don't always shorten words. It's just that some days my arthritic hands can only take so much. That includes typing. If you had read my comment of the 4th September last, you would have seen 'though' written in full. Gerald Johnson, thank you for the defence, it was much appreciated.

[@lickspittle1]

got to love the snare drums at the beginning

[@michaelwalsh1078]

This movie,I think is one of the best WWII movies ever made,the scenery,the cast above all is spectacular....true class !!!!! Tony in Ireland.

[@ohsheelamakeme]

I've always thought this was underrated, absolutely amazing film.

[@grinstall]

I am not a fan of shoot 'em up war movies, but this one is so good I just can't help but like it. This movie aims to be a very particular type of movie and pulls that mission off better than the characters in the movie.

[@johnnylalonde7542]

Absolutely stunning opening !!!

[@drricksjoquist4358]

Saw it in 1969 in Germany as a USAF kid at age 12. It gave me goosebumps. Greatest war action flick for me. Not a dull moment.

[@TheCameronians]

One of the best WW2 films ever

[@TheWuschelMUC]

A gore bucket under the screen would have been useful.

[@Sableagle]

This and "Das Boot" (5hr version, in German).

[@crucisnh]

I think that one of the great things about this movie is that while it had its share of action and explosions, at its heart, it was quite a thriller between the action scenes.

[@louannwatt4447]

Saw this in Scottsdale in 69. A Saturday dbl matinee with Guns of Navarone. 14 years old ,alone with 2 rolls of tropical Lifesavers. What a great afternoon

[@northbuster290]

Everybody got a cool story about this movie ❤️

[@markowen2649]

One of the best movie themes of all time...Neil McCarthy, in this film and also in ZULU came into a shop i worked in looking at the HI- FI we were selling... couldn't get any words out ..just totally star struck ..this must have been not that long before he died..He looked very dapper in his three piece suit !!!

[@billys5974]

Great film and music. It's regularly on TV here in UK. Still never tire of it. 19-2 -2023.🙂

[@johnbarry0076]

Another great score from Ron Goodwin, fine composer.

[@chester1851]

johnbarry007 One of my faves too. Frenzy, a dissimilar film with a similarly stirring opening theme and a similar visual opening.

[@mirshahin4642]

Modumita movis relese grand gala relese. Today. Modumita Dhaka. Asha Hal narayangong

[@BrianandSnoopy1]

this is one of my favorite movie openings of all time. the way it started with the fade in of the mountains then the drum roll creeps in as the rest of the music rises then we see the plane come in from the horizon and it gets bigger and bigger and as it flies to its destination the feel of tension rises as if the plan is saying "We are coming, stay out of our way or you're gonna get hurt, then were gonna leave a path of destruction as we leave." great music, great setup.and I still say that the music playing sounds like a Morse code message being sent out.

[@olentangy74]

My Dad took me to see this in the theatre in1969. I was 14. The big screen Panavision, the epic musical score ......Wow!!!

[@terrybutler8139]

My dad took me to the cinema when I was a kid to watch this. I’ve probably seen it a hundred times since and still watch it today.

[@Antiscamp]

I saw the movie for the first time in the eighties when I was like 15 and it made a lasting impression. The film is just awesome with some really memorable scenes and quotes. The title theme is also a classic, implanted on my mind.

[@daimo_4750]

One little thing that always makes me smile is when Burton and Eastwood are ascending the almost impenetrable cliff to gain access to the castle. Burton struggles in first of all, with some help from Mary Ure's character. Then they just leave Eastwood to fend for himself basically lol.

[@colinhussey1165]

A very atmospheric theme tune so typical of the many second world war films that were made in the 1960's. This particular theme tune really made this film and epitomised the mysteriousness, efficiency and brutality of the German armed forces of that period. Modern film makers of the modern age are pretty damn clueless when compared with these type of films made in the golden age..........

[@tylerhoop5312]

colin hussey correct

[@AlienPsyTing1]

well observed - its almost as if people can't think their way through to what makes a good film- the primary question.

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Modern filmmakers are pussies in comparison. Most of those guys saw the war first hand.

[@peace-now]

I know. It was a costume drama that made the war seem more exciting than it was. Movies like Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo and The Fighting Lady depict the war more as it was, They were made in the early 1940s.

[@bicmilea]

Yet recently Dunkirk did it quite good!

[@oooTACooo]

"Major, you've got me about as confused as I ever hope to be..." is one of Eastwood's classic, yet underappreciated, movie lines. A great film, with a great score. Thanks for posting it.

[@daimo_4750]

"Major. Do me a favour, will ya? Next time you have one of these things....keep it an all British operation" "I'll try, Lieutenant"

[@universalexports777]

The greatest war movie ever made with a fantatic soundtrack! They dont make em like this anymore!

[@RevBillyRayCollins]

This is easily one of the most suspenseful action packed edge of you seat movies I have ever seen, I was greatly impressed.

[@GerryRed7]

What a film...What a cast... what music score... perfect in all scenes! The ultimate war film!

[@vijayshastri2457]

One of the great movie ....Who is watching this theme song in 2019

[@jameselkin4687]

Seen the movie at least 40 times.

[@mohanmenon1300]

Vijay Shastri -- shall meet in 2020 too !

[@calumswan3880]

My favourite film of all time and I was born in 1993 and I have to thank my gran and grandad for showing me this amazing working cold winter's day where eagles on hot food and juice could t beat it

[@jakubveselec8022]

Best main theme i've ever heard :)

[@gcHK47]

My father and I love to watch this film around Christmastime. The snowy Bavarian Alps, countless fireplaces, and old-fashioned filmmaking just remind us of Yuletide.

[@kandisofiadahlan8157]

They do not make movies like this anymore 😢

[@ericdoginijr9675]

True

[@jacklangus9092]

Very True.

[@NightyFall]

@@jacklangus9092 True.

[@acidicjosh3813]

Always has to be what gets the money

[@iangreen4572]

Unfortunately

[@anandnaidu2685]

Great movie ever made masterpiece, music score is incredible Ron Goodwin my favorite film ,I saw this film so many times but still love it the snow scenes it's just amazing beautiful scenerys..love from paradise fiji

[@Retsler54]

This movie made me love gray days in winter.

[@stevenstritenberger1761]

I was 12 and saw this in a theatre in Gettysburg Pennsylvania when I was there with a traveling boys choir I belonged to. We had travelled there for an Easter concert from Ohio and this was our evening entertainment. I thought it was the coolest movie I'd ever seen and couldn't believe they let us see all this violence which was a big deal for kids back in those times!

[@johnryan5028]

Love this movie! Great opening sequence.

[@beowulf1312]

One of the best starts to any action movie. What a great score.

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

Probably the best War film ever..great cast and incredible storyline..I've seen it so many times...

[@pappujack7667]

Based on the novel by Alistair McLean. I remember watching this in the cinema when it was released. I, also remember when I was attending a creative writing class, one of the first my tutor told us that is always required was a "hook" to keep the readers interested. That "hook" he always told us, has to be at the very beginning. That "hook" is here and in this! One of the best opening sequences ever!

[@atilllathehun1212]

Quite possibly THE best WW2 film ever. Burton, Eastwood, sinister Gestapo officer, pretty girls, the snow, the scenery, traitors, a Junkers 52, this one has everything.

[@strikerdelta]

An aircraft very sadly underrepresented in war films.

[@paulwalker9014]

Even a helicopter from Vietnam.

[@KrugerAwA]

My fav movie of my life. Seen it over 60+ times

[@MrJohnkb]

My grandma showed this film to me every month when I was little, and I still own that copy on VHS. this is by far my favourite World War 2 film, the score is absolutely incredible, and so is the acting.

[@OoogaBoog]

I listened to the London Symphony Orchestra play this live in an all wood venue built in the late 1800s. The floors / walls were vibrating. It was so beautiful I started crying. I've been chasing that perfect sound ever since, spending many thousands of dollars on high end equipment. I still haven't reached that moment nor will I ever.

[@ahorsewithnoname643]

OoogaBoog You were alive in the late 1800s? 🤗

[@Retsler54]

A 1969 year movie and people still comment this awesome beginning scene, thanks to the music. 44 years ago and counting.

[@squareraver]

54 now! :)

[@homeboy2166]

Such a great adventure movie!