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The eagle has landed is a 1976 british film directed by john sturges. What are your favorite code phrases like the eagle has landed. As an experienced operative of the british intelligence organization known as the bureau, paul chavasse is used to working behind enemy lines. The book came out in 1975 and was a best seller, but the author had doubted whether anyone would be interested in making a film of the novel.
Read famous quotes from the eagle has landed, 1976, directed by john sturges, with michael caine, donald sutherland, robert duvall. So when hes approached with a mission that will land him in prison, hes certain it will be an. The eagle has landed was written by jack higgins and published in 1975. Updated glossary of military speak and catchy sayings a special thanks to sgt.
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