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THE Screened Review by Eric Pope

An enjoyable viewing experience that balances action-packed battles with a more involved story than you might expect.

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Kevin Macdonald Director

previously directed State of Play

A Roman commander who's family was disgraced by his father's command of the Lost Legion (which vanished in northern Britain) travels past Hadrian's Wall with his slave in order to recover the legion's treasured eagle standard. An adaptation of Rosemary Suttcliff's novel THE.EAGLE.OF.THE.NINTH.

Trivia:

The main character's name is Marcus Aquila. Aquila is the Latin word for "Eagle".

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Quote: Esca

Is that why you're here, to find your father?

Marcus Aquila

Uh uh, we're here to find the eagle.

Esca

How can a piece of metal mean so much to you?

Marcus Aquila

The eagles' not a piece of metal, the eagle is Rome. It's a symbol of our honor, every victory or achievement. Wherever the eagle is, we can say Rome did that.

Writers
	Rosemary Sutcliff	novel
	Jeremy Brock	adaptation

Cast
	Channing Tatum	Marcus Aquila
	Jamie Bell	Esca
	Mark Strong	Guern
	Donald Sutherland	Aquila
	Denis O'Hare	Lutorius
	Tahar Rahim	Seal Prince
	Douglas Henshall	Galba
	Jon Campling	Scottish Hill Dweller
	Julian Lewis Jones	Cassius
	Dakin Matthews	Claudius
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General Information Edit

Name	The Eagle
US Release	Feb. 25, 2011
UK Release	Feb. 25, 2011
AUS Release
Runtime	114
Language(s)	Add a new language English
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Drama Adventure
Theme(s)	Add a new theme historical period piece
Rating	PG-13
Alias(es)	The Eagle of the Ninth