Filming the Eagle has Landed in 1976
The filming caused a stir 42 years ago
Director John Sturges (right) seen here with actor Donald Sutherland during location filming for The Eagle Has Landed at Mapledurham. Credit:getreading
Filming for The Eagle Has Landed at Mapledurham 28th June 1976. Credit:getreading
A break in filming back in 1976.Credit:getreading
The filming goes on, despite it clearly being very hot.Credit:getreading
St Margaret Church in Mapledurham, Oxfordshire where Michael Caine is filming the Jack Higgins novel "The Eagle has Landed".Credit:getreading
Director John Sturges (left) seen here with actor Donald Sutherland .Credit:getreading
Actress Jenny Agutter during location filming for The Eagle Has Landed at Mapledurham.Credit:getreading
Director John Sturges (right) seen here with actress Jenny Agutter.Credit:getreading
Actress Jenny Agutter.Credit:getreading
The cast takes a break as the hot sun beats down.Credit:getreading
Director John Sturges looks like he's riveted in this discussion with Donald Sutherland while actress Jenny Agutter.Credit:getreading
Mapledurham villagers watch on, as the next scene is filmed for The Eagle Has Landed.Credit:getreading
The "troops" get ready for a scene.Credit:getreading
Looks at that old film camera. Credit:getreading
