The Eiger Sanction
HIS LIFELINE - held by the assassin he hunted.
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Produced by Universal Pictures, Malpaso Productions
A stylish 1970s spy-thriller that balances art-world sophistication with mountain-climbing action and assassination intrigue, driven by a reluctant protagonist pulled back into a dangerous game.
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.
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Is The Eiger Sanction scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The Eiger Sanction violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does The Eiger Sanction end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Eiger Sanction sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Eiger Sanction easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Eiger Sanction, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
