A classical art professor and collector, who doubles as a professional assassin, is coerced out of retirement to avenge the murder of an old friend.
Practical Effects
Eastwood did his own climbing stunts on the actual Eiger north face.
Cinematography
Monument Valley and Swiss Alps look absolutely edible.
Direction
Eastwood's fourth film—he's already this confident?
Director
Clint Eastwood
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The actual Eiger north face had killed over 50 climbers when they filmed; the production had three near-death accidents.
This was Eastwood's apology for turning down Bond—he wanted to prove he could do spy thriller HIS way, with more climbing and less charm.
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