Burton and Eastwood as soldiers in the snow in Where Eagles Dare
Clint Eastwood is known for his Western films, but his World War II drama, Where Eagles Dare, was so popular that it inspired a hit heavy metal song. The Western star Eastwood has appeared in and directed many films in his almost seven-decade career. While some of Clint Eastwood's movies are underrated, many have been major box-office hits with pop-culture influences, reflecting his versatility and enduring appeal as a filmmaker.
Though Clint Eastwood's career-defining roles have undeniably impacted the Western genre, he's also influenced other aspects of media beyond cinema. Eastwood's 1968 war movie was the basis for a famous band's song 15 years later. Though it wasn't intended to inspire music, Where Eagles Dare became a classic heavy metal song, proving his work could go beyond film and resonate with both audiences and musicians.
Where Eagles Dare's Themes & Tone Perfectly Suited Iron Maiden's Style & Lyrics There Are Direct References To The Film In The Song Both the movie and the song feature themes of war and violence, which blend well into the chaos and madness of the heavy metal genre. Harris directly references the movie in his lyrics, discussing the iconic location in lines like,"Bavarian Alps that lay all around they seem to stare from below.
Where Eagles Dare 0 Your Rating5 stars4.5 stars4 stars3.5 stars3 star2.5 stars2 stars1.5 stars1 stars0.5 star Rate Now Submit Rate Now Edit Leave a ReviewPGWarActionAdventure Where Eagles Dare is a 1968 war film directed by Brian G. Hutton. Starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, the story follows a group of Allied soldiers tasked with a daring mission to rescue an American general held captive in a Nazi stronghold.
Director Brian G. Hutton Release Date March 12, 1969 Cast Richard Burton , Clint Eastwood , Mary Ure , Patrick Wymark , Michael Hordern , Donald Houston , Peter Barkworth , William Squire Runtime 155 Minutes
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