Glad to see I'm not the only one with a serious case of 'Where Eagles Dare Disorder'! What a fantastic homage you have made. I enjoyed all 23 minutes of your film as one does a fine meal - extremely satisfying! I'm sharing it with my subscribers, as I'm sure many will enjoy it as much as me.
I saw this movie with my father at the age of 10. I did not understand what I was seeing at the time, but the planning became clear as the movie progressed, for instance, planting the charges on the road to the airport. The combined effect of my father, the music, the actors, the action, the location, and the intelligence of the planning cast a magical spell on me as well. I have passed it to my children.
Hopefully many! I was approximately 8 years old when this film debuted. No, I did not see this in the theatre. However, it appeared on American television ("Movie of the Week", that sort of thing) very soon- within a year. One wonderful evening when I was supposed to be in bed, my parents (Dad specifically, of course) tuned in to "Eagles". I had already learned the art of clandestine television viewing and quietly found my usual spot at the end of the long bedroom hallway, looking past the kitchen and dining area into the living room. The television in the far corner of the room afforded me a perfect view of the screen, and kept me shielded from detection by my parents. I watched a lot of movies in that manner. What struck me even then was the length of the film. I was literally falling asleep on my feet but determined to watch it all. Like Mr Dugan I did not understand all that unfolded before me but enough to know the good guys from the bad guys and to marvel at the firefights and explosions. It was the start of a love affair similar to our host, David, that continues even now- like ni mo I am close to 60 years old.
I am 44 years old 2021 and have seen Where Eagles Dare about 30 times. I also love otherAlistair MacLean war movies and have seen most of them. I love Bear Island, Polar Station Zebra, Breakhurt Pass and many others. I would love to recommend The Eagle Has Landed. Michael Caine and Donald Sutherland are kings.
I am 62 in June 2024, saw the movie with my Dad back in the 70s, I savoured every moment of your incredible piece of work. Long live Where Eagles Dare! Thank you
What an awesome tribute to one of my favourite films. I'm 52 and I have loved Where Eagles Dare since the mid eighties. Brilliant film & beautiful locations! 🤘🥰🤘
The old classics, like Where Eagles Dare, Guns of Navarone, just can something that newer action movies can't. As several highlight, in their comments "It's a man with a mission". It's unfortunately not something you see much of in recent films. But thanks to @David for the brilliant mini documentary.
This Where Eagles Dare homage is, firstly, by far the finest 'filming locations revisited' film I've seen anywhere - including on mainstream TV programmes. It's a beautiful piece about this man's obsessive quest and the production quality throughout is just superb. Now, I have to confess that the icing on the cake is that Where Eagles Dare was also, by far, THE favourite film of my childhood and teen years. It represents perfection in the genre on so many levels. Having recorded it from the BBC (no ads/commercials) I then watched it almost every Saturday evening for years. It became a ritual and my mother catered for weddings on these nights, so as an only child I'd subject my patient father to it again & again over a shared tea of 'boiled eggs with soldiers' (toast). I too have spent hours examining Google Maps & planning the eventual road trip, nay pilgrimage, I will make there. The other videos I saw before were done in summer but I feel only winter would suffice. It's fantastic to know someone else out there shared this same obsession with the film and everything it represented. I worked in the military with videographers and production, so have a small inkling of the kind of time and obsessive attention to detail it would require to capture all the stills, clips and drone footage... that's before even stitching it together into a final piece of this length yet so polished. My congratulations go out to you David.
I also share all your words of this film , my favourite since watching it in 68 ,my father was Austrian ,also in ww11 And often wondered how he coped back then, Some day will go to the castle,maybe.
@@davidskauen6146 Great choice of movie ! I am now in Germany tracking down historical locations and history/ medieval. I know where eagles dare , great movie ! BroadSWORD calling DANNY BOY!
@@davidskauen6146 Hi Ollie that makes the group swell as I also intend to do the pilgrimage. During late 60s and early 70s, I saw this film in the splendor of 70 mm, Cinema Scope, 35 mm , 16 mm and even 8 mm in a small theater in Hyderabad, India, consisting of only 44 seats. Such was my passion I rather chased the movie where ever and whenever it was screened. A total of 16 times in theatres and more than hundred times on TV after video CDs came. Now my daughter lives in Frankfurt, I sure am making this pilgrimage.
I worked with the guy who fired the mg42 on the stairwell in the castle.he was the armourer on the movie and he told me some great stories of the cast Burton and Taylor and Eastwood
A hole is a hole is a hole... I have seen this movie close to 200 times and probably watch it a thousand times before I die. There is something about it that's magic
David, I want to join the others here who are not only fans of the movie, but we are now your fans too! You are one of those people who actually do what most of us only dream of doing. Excellent job!
I was 15 years old when I first saw this film in 1969. I was with my first girlfriend and I was totally immersed in the film that I forgot about her. It's still a brilliant film that I still enjoy today. Thank you for your revisit and dedication to finding the exact camera locations.
Watched also like 30 times this masterpiece.Score, scenery,pure action and almost Aghata Christie like plot twist are some reasons why this film is timeless.
Fellow Norwegian here. This one hit close to home. For I too saw "Where Eagles Dare " ("Ørneredet" in Norwegiqn) on NRK TV as a child, and it left a permanent mark on me. Buying it on VHS and later DVD, watching it every christmas holiday as a tradition. Something about all the snow in the movie. A few years ago I visited Werfen and the castle. Seeing this video makes me want to go back - in the wintertime. A beautiful homage to a classic movie. Stunning filming and great soundtrack on this - just like the real movie.
Im 64 now, and my late father took me to see this film on its cinema release in 1968, the cinematography of the original film is fanstastic, but its sad to see the original cable car now used as a storage area - thank you David for creating a modern day homage.
I saw this movie when it first came out, the first thing that struck me was the snare drum at the beginning it got louder and louder as each drum came in then, a big opening chords of the trombones. Made my hair on the back of my neck stand on end. A the movie was just the same. A fantastic film. Went to the castle in 2018, so that’s off my bucket list. I have video, DVD and a Blue Ray Special addition. Well done you for making this film, really enjoyed it. Ron Goodwin composed the music.
I was 12 when the movie came out. If memory serves, my parents took my brothers & I to a Drive-In movie to see the film. My dad served in WW2, and this was one of ONLY 2 WW 2 movies he attended with us. (The other was "The Longest Day".) As such, Where Eagles Dare holds a special place in my heart. Thank you for sharing.
I just turned 60 and this movie has a similar hold on me. From Clint's unlimited mp40 magazines to the wonderful trip-wire demolition packs it had it all for a young boy's imagination! Well done sir.
This is very well done! Where Eagles Dare is one of my all time favorite war films. My dad took me and my brother to see it. I was 14 years old. I still remember the opening scenes and Ron Goodwins epic score, with the Junkers flight over the Alps. I have never forgotten it, and I still love this film.
Seriously David- what a well filmed, scripted video, really impressed, thankyou. By the way I can't get enough of Where Eagles Dare either- absolutle classic and we will never see its like again, especially Richard Burton ( Broadsword) calling HQ ( Danny Boy!) Stay well!
Outstanding! It's quite warming to know that there is a reasonably sized, and passionate fan base of this movie, younger generations are cheating themselves of a Standout Motion Picture, there aren't many around like this one!!!
I keep coming back to this movie every couple of years, and always discover some small new detail. I've scoured the internet for trivia and movie mistakes - I love that sort of stuff. The movie is timeless and upon watching it for the first time over 30 years ago, I still get nostalgic every time I sit down to watch it. Pure magic.
i’am 50 year old now and i still remember that evening many many years ago where i was only 7 years old and my big brother saw it late at night when my mother and little brothers lay and sleep. it was magic that movie is still my absolutly my favorite. maybe it also that my family have a resistance connection to the Nazies in Denmark in the forties. fantastic movie and equaly good was Ron Goodwyns music. it still gives goose bumps when i hear that theme. and a realy good video you have made here also.
This is a movie from an era where it was not all about special effects, an era when there was time and no need to rush and it all comes together: actors, script, ambiance, locations, atmosphere, music, story, it just works to make a movie truly great. I had it on VHS as well, and I still play it on DVD regularly, with more then adequate audio to engulf you while watching. . A huge, huge compliment to you: this fan-documentary is extremely well done, an absolute joy to watch, thank you!
What a fantastic tribute! There is something special about seeing movie locations in real life... almost as if the actors are going to walk round the corner! I watched Where Eagles Dare again last night. Brilliant film!
I'm so glad there are other enthusiasts (excuse my understatement in your case) concerning "Where Eagles Dare" even half century later. I sincerely thought I was the only one watching it with evermore bliss, pure fascination and ongoing discovery that emerges every time I re-play this movie on Christmas Day. However, I could be the only individual that plays the opening soundtrack in my head, everytime I ride on a mountain cable car right before it is about to set-off, lol! Excellent job retracing this film's steps though time!!
WOW! My favourite film. Iv always been enchanted by it and indeed still am. Iv watched so many times it’s quite ridiculous. So many elements make up this film. The incredible actors and actresses The colour The light and shade of the film itself and the light and shade of the narrative. I could list many more! The film has a certain serenity about it which if you have the mind totally envelopes you and it won’t let you go. Congratulations on this simply superb video, it was simply wonderful and made me happy. I’m so sorry Mary was not in the barn waiting for you David! I’m not going to last another 50yrs but I have absolutely no doubt Where Eagles Dare WILL! First Class Sir.👍
My Dad took me to the Cinema to see this film, i was 7 years old. I hung out of the rear window of the car all the way home. Shooting imaginary soldiers. I have lost count of the number of times i have seen it. Even now as a 60 year old, i still love to watch it. What a pity the old cable car has ended up as a store room. I am sure if that went in an auction, it would surprise a few people. Thank you for you post. It put a smile on this 0ld boy...
Stunning job…fantastic video! Terry Mountain who appeared in the film as a (amongst other characters) German radio operator who is killed by Lt. Schaffer, recently did a cameo in a little film we made. He gave me a photo from the set of Where Eagles Dare showing cast & crew celebrating Liz Taylor’s birthday! He spoke very highly of his time on set.
Where Eagles Dare is also one of my favorite WW2 films; it has captured my attention since it first came out. David, you've done a fabulous job in your detective work as well as your fantastic cinematography and overall production values. Now, I feel like watching it again. Thank you.
This is so wonderful on so many levels and a passion realized by anyone who watches this. It’s people like you that bring color to the world and add depth to this film. Greatly appreciated!!!
I was obsessed with this movie as a child. I'm 61 years old. American from New Jersey. I was so obsessed it scared my mother. She stopped letting me watch it on network tv, but then backed down. I've owned this movies on VHS, DVD, Blu Ray and save streamed on various services. Don't understand my fascination. 50+ years since it's release and I still am comforted by it.
Oh my goodness! It doesn't get any better than this. Thank you for your efforts and posting this amazing work. Finally - someone who shares my madness for this film. 👏👍
David I'm unsure how your video was suggested to me this morning in Melbourne, Australia (probably the Mark Felton connection) but may I say as a long time W.E.D fan i feel I will revisit your incredible hommage again and again....it was probably one the most entertaining and professionally self produced videos I've ever seen....I'm and instant subscriber and can only hope you create more content in the future ...thank you I still can't get over how enjoyable it was to watch !!
Great Job, i was born in 68 and remember watching that movie with my older brother in the 70's, took me back to a good place of the innocence of my childhood.
Amazingly well done David. I am from Ireland, my father came home from work, had his dinner and took me to our local cinema that evening for the late viewing of Where Eagles Dare. It was 1969, I was seven years of age and felt very special to see such icy spectacular scenes on the big screen. I have lived in Munich for a lot of years now one hour from these amazing picturesque places. Every time I see this film I have such a warm feeling and remember my amazing father. Your obsession was excellently executed and I wish you every success in your art. Thank you for your perseverance and was so sad to see the chair storage cable car
Bravo! Well done! I am also a WED freak! They started filming 28 days before I was born. I must have watched this movie over 100 times easily. And going to the locations is on my bucket list! Great job! Steve Wright!
This was an amazing video experience, 24 year old American here and I have watched the movie many times. I will probably make my family watch this video later.
I just turned 42 and I've lost count the number of times I've seen this movie after first watching it with my Grandfather. I recorded it on VHS in the early 90s during a Veteran's Day showing (commercials and all) and would watch it once or twice a week after school. I thought I loved this movie more than anyone else...until I watched this. From Texas, you have my admiration and appreciation.
Hello David, very well done. Chapeau for your work. For me as an Upper Austrian it is not so far away to visit these places. It was nice to see this, because I really like this movie too. For the next time I walk through Lofer, Ebensee and Werfen with a special view.
David, this is an excellent film! I congratulate you. Like you, I have had a life-long fascination with the original movie. The on-location filming added a realistic quality, and I watched it on TV countless times as a kid, with my dad. My DVD is worn thin from playing so many times. As I write this today, we are having a big snowstorm in my little city of Dover, NH. I look out the windows and imagine being on the mission to infiltrate Werfen. I would someday like to visit the locations, but if that never happens, I will have your film to take me there! Thanks for sharing this with your fellow fans.
I watch this movie once a year when we have our first snowstorm. I’m 60. I’ll obviously never outgrow this movie, and I know I’ve watched it more than any other movie I’ve ever seen. I truly enjoyed this! Thanks for making it!
At almost 66 years old I clearly recall this film being my birthday treat in a Cinema at Cosham, England. My son and grandson have been introduced to this great film. A really great documentary, and yes, mission accomplished. Thank you.
I saw this movie at the theaters in 1969 at the age of 9. It cemented my love of aviation with the opening scene of flying thru the mountains and that incredible musical score. I remember I felt pretty queezy about the pick ax going thru the guys arm on the cable car fight. It was pretty gruesome in my mind at the time,
Thank you David for this lovely video. You really managed to capture how hardcore WED fans perceive this iconic film. All the components in your video work perfectly together, the mixture of stunning winter shots, chilling vibe, and nostalgia is spot on. It makes me very emotional and also happy that there are people who feel it the same way. I believe your work really encapsulates how and why people still love this film. Tricky mission definitely acomplished.
I came across this a couple of days ago. You are not alone David! As with others, I have had a life long love of this movie - first seeing it when I was 16, and I am now 61. I don't think I will ever get to Austria to do the Where Eagles Dare pilgrimage as you have done but would love to do so. I have a model of the Schloss Adler ( Hoenwerfen) and a signed photo of Major Von Hapen. I still watch the movie quite often. Rory
Hello. Perhaps a day you will go in Austria. A few years ago, in 2010, i go in Alsace, to see thé castel of « Haut-Konigsbourg » near Strasbourg, were an old film « La grande illusion » was made, in 1931. An old dream to see this place. Ch
Love this film. It was a staple of British TV for years. I saw it as a 7 year old kid watching it with my cousin and our grandad, who pointed out all the ridiculousness as we warched it. Fun times.
This is awesome! Thank you for making this tribute to one of the best movies ever made!! Hope to visit those same places as well, and hope this movie lives on as a legacy. I cant believe they are storing chairs in that carriage....that should be in a museum! Your efforts on making this will not go uncredited. I will share this video with all my friends and fans.
This is really amazing ! I'm so happy to see there are also pasionate people (like me) about this movie. I've been to Hohenwerfen once but i'm going again (and for a longer time) this summer. You've did such a nice job!
And Hohenwerfen was recently used as location once again. In the Amazone Prime TV-series "Tha man in the high castle". But nothing will ever beat "Eagles"..;)
I asked my gf the other day to watch „where eagles dare“ with me, knowing it would be a big gamble (50 year old movie vs. 27 year old woman). She absolutely loved it and we ended up brainstorming about a remake for hours!
A brilliant effort. Perhaps, this is the ALL TIME BEST movie of my life. I have watched it many times and still keep watching it. One of the greatest Hollywood films ever produced and perhaps the most difficult film about WWII.
I've just watched the film AGAIN, on the 9th April 2023 ! It's timeless, and to think that Clint / the chap who played the gestapo officer and the pilot are still alive !! Great video, I wish I would've discovered it earlier 🏴👍🏴
My brother and I reenacted this movie many times with our Lego toys in Nigeria in the early 80s- 80, 81, 82, 84. It is still our favorite movie today. Thanks to our dad (RIP). Good to know we weren't the only ones. I just decided to visit it on my next visit to Europe.
well done man , love the movie since i was just a kid when it come out, then one day in mid 1970's it was on TV at night, i watched whole movie alone since that saturday night no one was home just me alone looking after my little brother, That day is stuck in my mind as it was yesterday, I'm just 50 years older now 🙂 thank U for this lovely reconstruction scenery 🙂
You are not alone. I have followed step by step in the goonies so I know your struggle. I also know the love for Where Eagles Dare so you have made my day with this video. I... LOVE...IT...!
This is amazing...when I watched your documentary I get tears in my eyes....best music that u put in and your efforts to show us from your perspective...I live 2 hours from the place and I'm going to visit the town and castle...thank you 4 this...
Loved your film. I watched 'Where Eagles Dare' at the cinema with my mum when I was a boy - still love it. I actually visited Höhenwerfen about 5 years ago. I fully understand all your excitement at being there. Thank you for a wonderful short film, makes me want to go back.
Thank you for sharing this. I am equally passionate about the book and film. It’s got something about it. Wonderful piece you have done ✅. Thank you again
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Glad to see I'm not the only one with a serious case of 'Where Eagles Dare Disorder'! What a fantastic homage you have made. I enjoyed all 23 minutes of your film as one does a fine meal - extremely satisfying! I'm sharing it with my subscribers, as I'm sure many will enjoy it as much as me.
Now I'm going to have to find a copy and watch thus movie. Find out what all the hype is about.
@@bassethousechannel2579it is definitely worth a watch!
Followed you here!
It's wonderful to see what a filmmaker can create when they are truly passionate about the subject matter! Well done, sir!
Good movie not as great as the background. Clint always seems out of place in WWII movies since the spaghetti Westerns defined him in the time period.
I wonder how many of us there are who have never "grown up" from this movie? I am sixty years old and still pictures from this movie work like magic.
Me too!
I saw this movie with my father at the age of 10. I did not understand what I was seeing at the time, but the planning became clear as the movie progressed, for instance, planting the charges on the road to the airport. The combined effect of my father, the music, the actors, the action, the location, and the intelligence of the planning cast a magical spell on me as well. I have passed it to my children.
Hopefully many! I was approximately 8 years old when this film debuted. No, I did not see this in the theatre. However, it appeared on American television ("Movie of the Week", that sort of thing) very soon- within a year. One wonderful evening when I was supposed to be in bed, my parents (Dad specifically, of course) tuned in to "Eagles". I had already learned the art of clandestine television viewing and quietly found my usual spot at the end of the long bedroom hallway, looking past the kitchen and dining area into the living room. The television in the far corner of the room afforded me a perfect view of the screen, and kept me shielded from detection by my parents. I watched a lot of movies in that manner. What struck me even then was the length of the film. I was literally falling asleep on my feet but determined to watch it all. Like Mr Dugan I did not understand all that unfolded before me but enough to know the good guys from the bad guys and to marvel at the firefights and explosions. It was the start of a love affair similar to our host, David, that continues even now- like ni mo I am close to 60 years old.
Glad im not the only one still hooked!!!
I am 44 years old 2021 and have seen Where Eagles Dare about 30 times. I also love otherAlistair MacLean war movies and have seen most of them. I love Bear Island, Polar Station Zebra, Breakhurt Pass and many others. I would love to recommend The Eagle Has Landed. Michael Caine and Donald Sutherland are kings.
I am 62 in June 2024, saw the movie with my Dad back in the 70s, I savoured every moment of your incredible piece of work. Long live Where Eagles Dare! Thank you
What an awesome tribute to one of my favourite films. I'm 52 and I have loved Where Eagles Dare since the mid eighties.
Brilliant film & beautiful locations!
🤘🥰🤘
The old classics, like Where Eagles Dare, Guns of Navarone, just can something that newer action movies can't. As several highlight, in their comments "It's a man with a mission". It's unfortunately not something you see much of in recent films. But thanks to @David for the brilliant mini documentary.
This Where Eagles Dare homage is, firstly, by far the finest 'filming locations revisited' film I've seen anywhere - including on mainstream TV programmes. It's a beautiful piece about this man's obsessive quest and the production quality throughout is just superb. Now, I have to confess that the icing on the cake is that Where Eagles Dare was also, by far, THE favourite film of my childhood and teen years. It represents perfection in the genre on so many levels. Having recorded it from the BBC (no ads/commercials) I then watched it almost every Saturday evening for years. It became a ritual and my mother catered for weddings on these nights, so as an only child I'd subject my patient father to it again & again over a shared tea of 'boiled eggs with soldiers' (toast). I too have spent hours examining Google Maps & planning the eventual road trip, nay pilgrimage, I will make there. The other videos I saw before were done in summer but I feel only winter would suffice. It's fantastic to know someone else out there shared this same obsession with the film and everything it represented. I worked in the military with videographers and production, so have a small inkling of the kind of time and obsessive attention to detail it would require to capture all the stills, clips and drone footage... that's before even stitching it together into a final piece of this length yet so polished. My congratulations go out to you David.
Thank you!!
I also share all your words of this film , my favourite since watching it in 68 ,my father was Austrian ,also in ww11
And often wondered how he coped back then,
Some day will go to the castle,maybe.
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Great choice of movie ! I am now in Germany tracking down historical locations and history/ medieval. I know where eagles dare , great movie ! BroadSWORD calling DANNY BOY!
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Check the movie ! He says : " we have it WE HAVE IT ALL "
@@davidskauen6146 Hi Ollie that makes the group swell as I also intend to do the pilgrimage. During late 60s and early 70s, I saw this film in the splendor of 70 mm, Cinema Scope, 35 mm , 16 mm and even 8 mm in a small theater in Hyderabad, India, consisting of only 44 seats. Such was my passion I rather chased the movie where ever and whenever it was screened. A total of 16 times in theatres and more than hundred times on TV after video CDs came.
Now my daughter lives in Frankfurt, I sure am making this pilgrimage.
I worked with the guy who fired the mg42 on the stairwell in the castle.he was the armourer on the movie and he told me some great stories of the cast Burton and Taylor and Eastwood
A hole is a hole is a hole... I have seen this movie close to 200 times and probably watch it a thousand times before I die. There is something about it that's magic
🙄🤔it,s a true story
that sir...was simply outstanding...research, attention to detail, production, cinematography...truly truly epic...bravo..
David, I want to join the others here who are not only fans of the movie, but we are now your fans too! You are one of those people who actually do what most of us only dream of doing. Excellent job!
Thank you! Really appreciate your comment!
I was 15 years old when I first saw this film in 1969. I was with my first girlfriend and I was totally immersed in the film that I forgot about her. It's still a brilliant film that I still enjoy today. Thank you for your revisit and dedication to finding the exact camera locations.
That´s funny! Hard to compete with Where eagles dare... Hehehe. Thanks!
Watched also like 30 times this masterpiece.Score, scenery,pure action and almost Aghata Christie like plot twist are some reasons why this film is timeless.
I won’t ever stop watching this together with the film ,something very special to me,thank you.
David Skauen: thanks for posting. When Lt. Schaffer said "Hello" to a German soldier they were done for. Cheers! 🥨
Fellow Norwegian here. This one hit close to home. For I too saw "Where Eagles Dare " ("Ørneredet" in Norwegiqn) on NRK TV as a child, and it left a permanent mark on me. Buying it on VHS and later DVD, watching it every christmas holiday as a tradition. Something about all the snow in the movie. A few years ago I visited Werfen and the castle. Seeing this video makes me want to go back - in the wintertime. A beautiful homage to a classic movie. Stunning filming and great soundtrack on this - just like the real movie.
That was a brilliant homage to one of my favourite documentaries of all time 🙂
Im 64 now, and my late father took me to see this film on its cinema release in 1968, the cinematography of the original film is fanstastic, but its sad to see the original cable car now used as a storage area - thank you David for creating a modern day homage.
I saw this movie when it first came out, the first thing that struck me was the snare drum at the beginning it got louder and louder as each drum came in then, a big opening chords of the trombones. Made my hair on the back of my neck stand on end. A the movie was just the same. A fantastic film. Went to the castle in 2018, so that’s off my bucket list. I have video, DVD and a Blue Ray Special addition. Well done you for making this film, really enjoyed it. Ron Goodwin composed the music.
Thank you! Legendary score! Love it!
Fab documentary. Where Eagles Dare? Can never stop watching it!
The “fine line between passion and obsession”. Thank you for making this documentary about my all time favourite film. Beautiful 👌
Brilliant, loved this film , 62 yrs old and still watching it whenever I see it advertised on TV, thanks for sharing...your not the only one 👍
Fantastically done👍👍👍.......Beautiful👏👍
20 seconds in and I’m all-in!
I was 12 when the movie came out. If memory serves, my parents took my brothers & I to a Drive-In movie to see the film. My dad served in WW2, and this was one of ONLY 2 WW 2 movies he attended with us. (The other was "The Longest Day".) As such, Where Eagles Dare holds a special place in my heart. Thank you for sharing.
I just turned 60 and this movie has a similar hold on me. From Clint's unlimited mp40 magazines to the wonderful trip-wire demolition packs it had it all for a young boy's imagination! Well done sir.
This is very well done! Where Eagles Dare is one of my all time favorite war films. My dad took me and my brother to see it. I was 14 years old. I still remember the opening scenes and Ron Goodwins epic score, with the Junkers flight over the Alps. I have never forgotten it, and I still love this film.
David- you are a LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously David- what a well filmed, scripted video, really impressed, thankyou. By the way I can't get enough of Where Eagles Dare either- absolutle classic and we will never see its like again, especially Richard Burton ( Broadsword) calling HQ ( Danny Boy!) Stay well!
Brilliant to one of my favourite movies I can watch it forever thanks Paul from england 🇬🇧
Outstanding! It's quite warming to know that there is a reasonably sized, and passionate fan base of this movie, younger generations are cheating themselves of a Standout Motion Picture, there aren't many around like this one!!!
Very impressive homage, beautifully shot and produced. You are not alone. You have done what many of us secretly want to do too !
It’s a classic film that I never get tired of watching. Thank you for producing this then and now documentary.
I keep coming back to this movie every couple of years, and always discover some small new detail. I've scoured the internet for trivia and movie mistakes - I love that sort of stuff. The movie is timeless and upon watching it for the first time over 30 years ago, I still get nostalgic every time I sit down to watch it. Pure magic.
Fantastic well done... was a pleasure to watch your pilgrimage to the site of this great & everlasting movie😊
i’am 50 year old now and i still remember that evening many many years ago where i was only 7 years old and my big brother saw it late at night when my mother and little brothers lay and sleep. it was magic that movie is still my absolutly my favorite. maybe it also that my family have a resistance connection to the Nazies in Denmark in the forties. fantastic movie and equaly good was Ron Goodwyns music. it still gives goose bumps when i hear that theme. and a realy good video you have made here also.
I, too, love the film and book. It is wonderful that so much of this beautiful area remains the same. Thank you for sharing..
This is a movie from an era where it was not all about special effects, an era when there was time and no need to rush and it all comes together: actors, script, ambiance, locations, atmosphere, music, story, it just works to make a movie truly great.
I had it on VHS as well, and I still play it on DVD regularly, with more then adequate audio to engulf you while watching.
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A huge, huge compliment to you: this fan-documentary is extremely well done, an absolute joy to watch, thank you!
What a fantastic tribute! There is something special about seeing movie locations in real life... almost as if the actors are going to walk round the corner! I watched Where Eagles Dare again last night. Brilliant film!
I'm so glad there are other enthusiasts (excuse my understatement in your case) concerning "Where Eagles Dare" even half century later. I sincerely thought I was the only one watching it with evermore bliss, pure fascination and ongoing discovery that emerges every time I re-play this movie on Christmas Day. However, I could be the only individual that plays the opening soundtrack in my head, everytime I ride on a mountain cable car right before it is about to set-off, lol! Excellent job retracing this film's steps though time!!
Ich war dabei im jänner 1968 und werde es nie vergessen
Beautifully shot! Amazing mini documentary - loved it. The amount of time and effort you put into this is truly a work of art and devotion.
Fascinating , this movie hold's a special place to many. Thank you for your work.
That’s just brilliant!! You deserve much more views on that given the popularity of the movie!
WOW! My favourite film.
Iv always been enchanted by it and indeed still am.
Iv watched so many times it’s quite ridiculous.
So many elements make up this film.
The incredible actors and actresses
The colour
The light and shade of the film itself and the light and shade of the narrative.
I could list many more!
The film has a certain serenity about it which if you have the mind totally envelopes you
and it won’t let you go.
Congratulations on this simply superb video, it was simply wonderful and made me happy.
I’m so sorry Mary was not in the barn waiting for you David!
I’m not going to last another 50yrs but I have absolutely no doubt Where Eagles Dare WILL!
First Class Sir.👍
My Dad took me to the Cinema to see this film, i was 7 years old. I hung out of the rear window of the car all the way home. Shooting imaginary soldiers. I have lost count of the number of times i have seen it. Even now as a 60 year old, i still love to watch it. What a pity the old cable car has ended up as a store room. I am sure if that went in an auction, it would surprise a few people. Thank you for you post. It put a smile on this 0ld boy...
I saw this in the summer of 1970 in Weston Super Mare. I was with my grandparents and I was 6 years old. I remember it like it was yesterday.
One of my all time favourite films . Thank you 🙏
Stunning job…fantastic video! Terry Mountain who appeared in the film as a (amongst other characters) German radio operator who is killed by Lt. Schaffer, recently did a cameo in a little film we made. He gave me a photo from the set of Where Eagles Dare showing cast & crew celebrating Liz Taylor’s birthday! He spoke very highly of his time on set.
just watched it again....it takes me away,,,my all time best
Where Eagles Dare is also one of my favorite WW2 films; it has captured my attention since it first came out. David, you've done a fabulous job in your detective work as well as your fantastic cinematography and overall production values. Now, I feel like watching it again. Thank you.
This is so wonderful on so many levels and a passion realized by anyone who watches this. It’s people like you that bring color to the world and add depth to this film. Greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you so much for this trip down memory lane. I watched this amazing movie as a child over and over again with my dad.
Dad - movie night?
I was obsessed with this movie as a child. I'm 61 years old. American from New Jersey. I was so obsessed it scared my mother. She stopped letting me watch it on network tv, but then backed down. I've owned this movies on VHS, DVD, Blu Ray and save streamed on various services. Don't understand my fascination. 50+ years since it's release and I still am comforted by it.
Oh my goodness! It doesn't get any better than this. Thank you for your efforts and posting this amazing work. Finally - someone who shares my madness for this film. 👏👍
Thank you so much. Love this madness!
David I'm unsure how your video was suggested to me this morning in Melbourne, Australia (probably the Mark Felton connection) but may I say as a long time W.E.D fan i feel I will revisit your incredible hommage again and again....it was probably one the most entertaining and professionally self produced videos I've ever seen....I'm and instant subscriber and can only hope you create more content in the future ...thank you I still can't get over how enjoyable it was to watch !!
Great Job, i was born in 68 and remember watching that movie with my older brother in the 70's, took me back to a good place of the innocence of my childhood.
I know;) Thanks!
Great work my friend. This is my all time favorite movie.
Magic ... Thank you for this beautiful and nostalgic travel.
Amazing! I'm a huge fan of this film - and now your film too!
Very glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Amazingly well done David. I am from Ireland, my father came home from work, had his dinner and took me to our local cinema that evening for the late viewing of Where Eagles Dare. It was 1969, I was seven years of age and felt very special to see such icy spectacular scenes on the big screen. I have lived in Munich for a lot of years now one hour from these amazing picturesque places. Every time I see this film I have such a warm feeling and remember my amazing father. Your obsession was excellently executed and I wish you every success in your art. Thank you for your perseverance and was so sad to see the chair storage cable car
Amazing. Drone footage is spectacular, fantastic journey.
Thank you! Very nice to hear!
Agreed Linda - well done! David, was it difficult obtaining permission to use the drone?
Great movie. Incredible castle.
What a great video. Where Eagles Dare was complete hokum, but brilliantly done. In my top five films ever.
Bravo! Well done! I am also a WED freak! They started filming 28 days before I was born. I must have watched this movie over 100 times easily. And going to the locations is on my bucket list! Great job!
Steve Wright!
This was an amazing video experience, 24 year old American here and I have watched the movie many times. I will probably make my family watch this video later.
I just turned 42 and I've lost count the number of times I've seen this movie after first watching it with my Grandfather. I recorded it on VHS in the early 90s during a Veteran's Day showing (commercials and all) and would watch it once or twice a week after school. I thought I loved this movie more than anyone else...until I watched this. From Texas, you have my admiration and appreciation.
Thanks for your comment! It sounds very much like my own story with this movie. Glad you liked it!
Hello David, very well done. Chapeau for your work. For me as an Upper Austrian it is not so far away to visit these places. It was nice to see this, because I really like this movie too. For the next time I walk through Lofer, Ebensee and Werfen with a special view.
What a lovely country and region! Breathtaking. I´ve been in the region three times now. Going back as soon as possible.
Brilliant. Thanks so much. Love the snow shoes
Just exceptional. Has always been one of my top three war films and still avidly watch it every time. Thank you your tribute was truly exceptional.
David, this is an excellent film! I congratulate you. Like you, I have had a life-long fascination with the original movie. The on-location filming added a realistic quality, and I watched it on TV countless times as a kid, with my dad. My DVD is worn thin from playing so many times. As I write this today, we are having a big snowstorm in my little city of Dover, NH. I look out the windows and imagine being on the mission to infiltrate Werfen. I would someday like to visit the locations, but if that never happens, I will have your film to take me there! Thanks for sharing this with your fellow fans.
Thank you! ;)
I watch this movie once a year when we have our first snowstorm. I’m 60. I’ll obviously never outgrow this movie, and I know I’ve watched it more than any other movie I’ve ever seen. I truly enjoyed this! Thanks for making it!
At almost 66 years old I clearly recall this film being my birthday treat in a Cinema at Cosham, England. My son and grandson have been introduced to this great film. A really great documentary, and yes, mission accomplished. Thank you.
I saw this movie at the theaters in 1969 at the age of 9. It cemented my love of aviation with the opening scene of flying thru the mountains and that incredible musical score. I remember I felt pretty queezy about the pick ax going thru the guys arm on the cable car fight. It was pretty gruesome in my mind at the time,
This is the best RUclips content I've watched in ages. Absolutely love this film and are so jealous you were able to revisit the locations.
Thank you David for this lovely video. You really managed to capture how hardcore WED fans perceive this iconic film. All the components in your video work perfectly together, the mixture of stunning winter shots, chilling vibe, and nostalgia is spot on. It makes me very emotional and also happy that there are people who feel it the same way. I believe your work really encapsulates how and why people still love this film. Tricky mission definitely acomplished.
Well done! I too fell in love with this film as a teenager. Great to see these actual sites.
I came across this a couple of days ago. You are not alone David! As with others, I have had a life long love of this movie - first seeing it when I was 16, and I am now 61. I don't think I will ever get to Austria to do the Where Eagles Dare pilgrimage as you have done but would love to do so. I have a model of the Schloss Adler ( Hoenwerfen) and a signed photo of Major Von Hapen. I still watch the movie quite often.
Rory
Hello. Perhaps a day you will go in Austria. A few years ago, in 2010, i go in Alsace, to see thé castel of « Haut-Konigsbourg » near Strasbourg, were an old film « La grande illusion » was made, in 1931. An old dream to see this place.
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Congratulations David on such an amazing journey covering my All Time Favourite Film . How the locations are virtually the same .
Love this film. It was a staple of British TV for years. I saw it as a 7 year old kid watching it with my cousin and our grandad, who pointed out all the ridiculousness as we warched it. Fun times.
Best movie tribute. Thank you for this.
This is awesome! Thank you for making this tribute to one of the best movies ever made!! Hope to visit those same places as well, and hope this movie lives on as a legacy. I cant believe they are storing chairs in that carriage....that should be in a museum! Your efforts on making this will not go uncredited. I will share this video with all my friends and fans.
Very happy that you liked it! And great to hear that I´m not alone..hehehe;) Thank you.
Nicely done! Enjoy the obsession and have fun. I never miss it when they show it on TCM.
This is really amazing ! I'm so happy to see there are also pasionate people (like me) about this movie. I've been to Hohenwerfen once but i'm going again (and for a longer time) this summer.
You've did such a nice job!
Thank you, Heinz! Nice to see that there are others who share the fascination. And it is such a breathtaking place and region.
And Hohenwerfen was recently used as location once again. In the Amazone Prime TV-series "Tha man in the high castle". But nothing will ever beat "Eagles"..;)
I would like to Pm you David, is this possible? Greetz Filip (aka Heinz)
I asked my gf the other day to watch „where eagles dare“ with me, knowing it would be a big gamble (50 year old movie vs. 27 year old woman). She absolutely loved it and we ended up brainstorming about a remake for hours!
@@mp1314 Remake!!!?? 😳
Hello from France !
Thank you David for this marvelous travel, you make me dream...
Happy to see that we are many persons to enjoy this film.
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Fantastic work 👍.
It's amazing how little the locations have changed too.
Yes, it was like being inside the movie;)
A brilliant effort. Perhaps, this is the ALL TIME BEST movie of my life. I have watched it many times and still keep watching it. One of the greatest Hollywood films ever produced and perhaps the most difficult film about WWII.
Good job. I enjoyed the period music of the 1960s.
Visited the castle last summer then watched to movie. Now enjoying your video. Thanks.
I've just watched the film AGAIN, on the 9th April 2023 ! It's timeless, and to think that Clint / the chap who played the gestapo officer and the pilot are still alive !! Great video, I wish I would've discovered it earlier 🏴👍🏴
You are an amazing filmmaker! Thank you so much for creating this gem!
Really appreciate that you liked it!
My brother and I reenacted this movie many times with our Lego toys in Nigeria in the early 80s- 80, 81, 82, 84. It is still our favorite movie today. Thanks to our dad (RIP). Good to know we weren't the only ones. I just decided to visit it on my next visit to Europe.
Thanks for this....I needed to know I am not alone
Absolutely fantastic video! One of my favourite films too! Thank you so much! You have done a great job ❤️
well done man , love the movie since i was just a kid when it come out, then one day in mid 1970's it was on TV at night,
i watched whole movie alone since that saturday night no one was home just me alone looking after my little brother,
That day is stuck in my mind as it was yesterday, I'm just 50 years older now 🙂 thank U for this lovely reconstruction scenery 🙂
Thanks for this absolutely fascinating. I have seen the film countless times I am 63 years old.
You are not alone. I have followed step by step in the goonies so I know your struggle. I also know the love for Where Eagles Dare so you have made my day with this video. I... LOVE...IT...!
Welcome to sunny Oregon!
@@renejean2523 Haha thank you. Some day.
This is amazing...when I watched your documentary I get tears in my eyes....best music that u put in and your efforts to show us from your perspective...I live 2 hours from the place and I'm going to visit the town and castle...thank you 4 this...
Really appreciate it. I love the Salzburg region! For many reasons!
Loved your film. I watched 'Where Eagles Dare' at the cinema with my mum when I was a boy - still love it. I actually visited Höhenwerfen about 5 years ago. I fully understand all your excitement at being there. Thank you for a wonderful short film, makes me want to go back.
This is very cool! I love that movie!!
Thank you for sharing this. I am equally passionate about the book and film. It’s got something about it. Wonderful piece you have done ✅. Thank you again
Great great classic movie, and Austria the most beautiful of countries, absolutely breathtaking scenery, I have just toured it this summer