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Once an Eagle (1976)

TV Series ★ 6.8 60 min

Once An Eagle is a 1976 nine-hour American television mini-series directed by Richard Michaels and E.W. Swackhamer. The picture was written by Peter S. Fischer and based on the 1968 Anton Myrer novel of the same name. The first and last installments of the seven-part series were each two-hour broadcasts, while the interim episodes were 60 minutes. The mini-series concerns the thirty year careers of two military men, from the outbreak of World War I to the aftermath of World War II.

Richard Michaels Director Peter S. Fischer Writer E.W. Swackhamer Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 2, 1976
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0074034
Language
English

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Frequently asked questions

What is Once an Eagle about?
Once An Eagle is a 1976 nine-hour American television mini-series directed by Richard Michaels and E.W. Swackhamer. The picture was written by Peter S. Fischer and based on the 1968 Anton Myrer novel of the same name. The first and last installments of the seven-part series were each two-hour broadcasts, while the interim episodes were 60 minutes. The mini-series concerns the thirty year careers of two military men, from the outbreak of World War I to the aftermath of World War II.
Who created Once an Eagle?
Once an Eagle was created by Richard Michaels, E.W. Swackhamer.
Who stars in Once an Eagle?
Once an Eagle stars Sam Elliott, Darleen Carr, Glenn Ford, Ralph Bellamy.
When was Once an Eagle released?
Once an Eagle is a 1976 drama series.
Where can I watch Once an Eagle?
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