"The Eagle" (movie) is set in 2nd-Century Britain, where two men—master and slave—venture beyond the edge of the known world on a dangerous and obsessive quest that will push them beyond the boundaries of loyalty and betrayal, friendship and hatred, deceit and heroism. The Roman epic adventure "The Eagle" is directed by Kevin Macdonald and produced by Duncan Kenworthy. Jeremy Brock has adapted the screenplay from Rosemary Sutcliff's classic novel "The Eagle of the Ninth."
In 140 AD, the Roman
Empire extends all the way to Britain–though its grasp is incomplete, as the rebellious tribes of Caledonia (today's Scotland) hold sway in the far North. Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum) arrives in Britain, determined to restore the tarnished reputation of his father, Flavius Aquila. It was 20 years earlier that Rome's 5,000-strong Ninth Legion, under the command of Flavius and carrying their golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth, marched north into Caledonia. They never returned; Legion and Eagle simply vanished into the mists. Angered, the Roman Emperor Hadrian ordered the building of a wall to seal off the territory; Hadrian's Wall became the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire–the edge of the known world.
Driven to become a brilliant soldier and now given command of a small fort in the southwest, Marcus bravely leads his troops during a siege. Commended by Rome for his bravery, yet discharged from the army because of his severe wounds, Marcus convalesces, demoralized, in the villa of his Uncle Aquila (Donald Sutherland), a retired army man. When Marcus impulsively gets a young Briton's life spared at a gladiatorial contest, Aquila buys the Briton, Esca (Jamie Bell), to be Marcus' slave. Marcus is dismissive of Esca, who harbors a seething hatred of all things Roman. Yet Esca vows to serve the man who has saved his life.
Hearing a rumor that the Eagle has been seen in a tribal temple in the far north, Marcus is galvanized into action, and sets off with Esca across Hadrian's Wall. But the highlands of Caledonia are a vast and savage wilderness, and Marcus must rely on his slave to navigate the region. When they encounter ex-Roman soldier Guern (Mark Strong), Marcus realizes that the mystery of his father's disappearance may well be linked to the secret of his own slave's identity and loyalty–a secret all the more pressing when the two come face-to-face with the warriors of the fearsome Seal Prince (Tahar Rahim).
Focus Features' "The Eagle" is directed by Kevin Macdonald and produced by Duncan Kenworthy. "The Eagle" cast includes Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland and Mark Strong. Casting is by Jina Jay. Music is by Atli Örvarsson. Costumes are by Michael O'Connor. Editor is Justine Wright. Production Designer is Michael Carlin. Director of Photography is Anthony Dod Mantle, BSC, DFF. Co- Producer is Caroline Hewitt. Executive Producers are Tessa Ross, Miles Ketley and Charles Moore. The screenplay is by Jeremy Brock, based on the novel "The Eagle of the Ninth" by Rosemary Sutcliff.
In 140 AD, the Roman
"The Eagle" movie scene with Channing Tatum
"The Eagle" movie scene with Channing Tatum - © Focus Features
Driven to become a brilliant soldier and now given command of a small fort in the southwest, Marcus bravely leads his troops during a siege. Commended by Rome for his bravery, yet discharged from the army because of his severe wounds, Marcus convalesces, demoralized, in the villa of his Uncle Aquila (Donald Sutherland), a retired army man. When Marcus impulsively gets a young Briton's life spared at a gladiatorial contest, Aquila buys the Briton, Esca (Jamie Bell), to be Marcus' slave. Marcus is dismissive of Esca, who harbors a seething hatred of all things Roman. Yet Esca vows to serve the man who has saved his life.
Hearing a rumor that the Eagle has been seen in a tribal temple in the far north, Marcus is galvanized into action, and sets off with Esca across Hadrian's Wall. But the highlands of Caledonia are a vast and savage wilderness, and Marcus must rely on his slave to navigate the region. When they encounter ex-Roman soldier Guern (Mark Strong), Marcus realizes that the mystery of his father's disappearance may well be linked to the secret of his own slave's identity and loyalty–a secret all the more pressing when the two come face-to-face with the warriors of the fearsome Seal Prince (Tahar Rahim).
Focus Features' "The Eagle" is directed by Kevin Macdonald and produced by Duncan Kenworthy. "The Eagle" cast includes Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland and Mark Strong. Casting is by Jina Jay. Music is by Atli Örvarsson. Costumes are by Michael O'Connor. Editor is Justine Wright. Production Designer is Michael Carlin. Director of Photography is Anthony Dod Mantle, BSC, DFF. Co- Producer is Caroline Hewitt. Executive Producers are Tessa Ross, Miles Ketley and Charles Moore. The screenplay is by Jeremy Brock, based on the novel "The Eagle of the Ninth" by Rosemary Sutcliff.
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