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NIGHT OF THE EAGLE
April 25, 1962
A college professor who discovers that his wife has been practicing black magic for years forces her to stop but soon learns the true power of the occult.
Directors
Cast
Peter Wyngarde
Norman Taylor
Janet Blair
Tansy Taylor
Margaret Johnston
Flora Carr
Anthony Nicholls
Harvey Sawtelle
Colin Gordon
Lindsay Carr
Kathleen Byron
Evelyn Sawtelle
Reginald Beckwith
Harold Gunnison
Jessica Dunning
Hilda Gunnison
Norman Bird
Doctor
Judith Stott
Margaret Abbott
Bill Mitchell
Fred Jennings
Paul Frees
Prologue Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Frank Singuineau
Truck Driver (uncredited)
George Roubicek
Cleaner (uncredited)
Gary Woolf
Relief Driver (uncredited)
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Crew
Production:
Samuel Z. Arkoff (Producer) — Albert Fennell (Producer)
Screenplay:
Charles Beaumont (Writer) — Richard Matheson (Writer) — George Baxt (Writer)
Music:
William Alwyn (Original Music Composer)
Cinematography:
Reginald H. Wyer (Director of Photography)
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Where can I watch Night of the Eagle in streaming?
Night of the Eagle is currently available on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango At Home, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
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How long is Night of the Eagle?
Night of the Eagle runs 85 minutes.
When did Night of the Eagle come out?
Night of the Eagle was released in 1962.
Who directed Night of the Eagle?
Night of the Eagle was directed by Sidney Hayers.
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John Chard
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/10
The Devil: The Principle of Evil.
Night of the Eagle (AKA: Burn, Witch, Burn!) is directed by Sidney Hayers and adapted to screenplay by Charles Beaumont, Richard Matheson and George Baxt from the novel "Conjure Wife" written by Fritz Leiber. It stars Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair, Margaret Johnston, Anthony Nicholls and Colin Gordon. Music is by William Alwyn and cinematography by Reginald Wyer.
Psychologist Norman Taylor (Wyngarde) is rocked when he discovers that his wife Tansy has been dabbling in witchcraft. She is adamant that it keeps them from harm and is the reason why his career is flourishing. Not convinced at all, Norman sets about destroying all of Tansy's paraphernalia and soon finds his life taking a drastic downturn…
What is neurosis? A nerve-change, the physical basis of consciousness as distinguished from psychosis.
This, the second of three adaptations of the Leiber novel to get the big screen treatment, is easily the best, a smouldering suspenser ripe with paranoia and atmospheric unease. Subtle in pacing, it's a marked lesson in gaining the most out of suggestion and understated story telling. Clearly not armed with a gargantuan budget, Hayers and his team rely on the strength of writing and acting to let this Eagle soar, and soar it does.
Rites and Practice in Black Magic.
The back drop is a place of academic studies, where the faculty indulge in get togethers, of drinks, snacks and card games, but this is all a false veneer. Lurking underneath is a veritable hot-bed of spitefulness, jealousies and bitter rivalries that come to the fore once the black magic forces of evil gather to destroy the Taylors.
I do (not) believe.
It builds with ambiguity lurking overhead, ensuring the belief system of Norman Taylor and the audience is constantly tested, and then the coiled spring is unleashed. The effects work may not be up to much, but it matters not, the impact is considerably suspenseful, even frightening. No gore or histrionics here, just damn great supernatural film making. 8.5/10
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