The Eiger Sanction
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Een geschiedenisleraar neemt een opdracht van een regeringstak aan: hij moet een Russische spion vermoorden. Omdat het beoogde slachtoffer deelneemt aan een expeditie die de Eiger gaat beklimmen sluit Jonathan zich hierbij aan.
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- flavo433 januari 2026The Eiger Sanction is a fascinating contradiction: it features one of Clint Eastwood’s coolest, most charismatic characters, yet the film around him never quite rises to the same level. As Jonathan Hemlock—a retired assassin turned art professor—Eastwood delivers sharp, biting dialogue and an effortlessly stylish presence. He’s the kind of lead who could anchor a far stronger thriller. The problem is that the plot and several supporting characters feel oddly thin, almost like caricatures borrowed from lesser spy films. Their exaggerated personalities and convenient appearances make parts of the story feel disjointed, as if they were inserted simply to move the narrative along. That said, the mountain‑climbing sequences are tense and visually striking, hinting at the film this could have been with a tighter script and more grounded character work. The Eiger Sanction isn’t without charm, but it ultimately falls short of its potential.
- Aaron Slade17 april 2025One of Clint's most under rated films as well as least talked about. It is a very 70s film - and all the better for it. There are 3 distinct sections, espionage start - training middle and mountain climbing last. If you like either espionage films, mountain climbing films or Clint Eastwood films, The Eiger Sanction should be on your watchlist!
- erikackermann8 november 2025the craziest script. Sone hilariously dated dialogue, overt sexism and racism, homophobic trope for the bad guy, it’s a wild ride. Pretty entertaining
The Eiger Sanction Trivia
The Eiger Sanction was released on 21 mei 1975.
The Eiger Sanction was directed by Clint Eastwood.
The Eiger Sanction has a runtime of 2 u, 9 m.
The Eiger Sanction was produced by Robert Daley.
Een geschiedenisleraar neemt een opdracht van een regeringstak aan: hij moet een Russische spion vermoorden. Omdat het beoogde slachtoffer deelneemt aan een expeditie die de Eiger gaat beklimmen sluit Jonathan zich hierbij aan.
The key characters in The Eiger Sanction are Jonathan Hemlock (Clint Eastwood), Ben Bowman (George Kennedy), Jemima Brown (Vonetta McGee).
The Eiger Sanction is rated 12.
The Eiger Sanction is an Action, Adventure, Misdaad film.
The Eiger Sanction has an audience rating of 5.4 out of 10.
The Eiger Sanction had a budget of US$ 9 mln..
The Eiger Sanction has made US$ 14,2 mln. at the box office.