Spirit of the Eagle is a 1991 movie, featuring a famous mapmaker and his eagle friend on an adventure through America’s Northwest territories. The film was directed by Boon Collins, and boasts a cast which includes Dan Haggerty, William Smith and Trever Yarrish. This article will shed light on the filming locations, production dates of the movie, and some interesting facts and trivia regarding its production.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting scenes for Spirit of the Eagle took place mainly at two locations in Oregon, USA. These locations are Grants Pass and Merlin. The movie was filmed in October 1988.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dan Haggerty | Big Eli McDonaugh |
| William Smith | Hatchett |
| Trever Yarrish | Little Eli |
| Jeri Arredondo | Watawna |
| Taylor Lacher | Weasel |
| Ken Carpenter | Jake |
| Don Shanks | Running Wolf |
| Jack Gamby | Frenchy |
| Paul Booth | Pierre |
| Priscilla Bettles | Medicine Woman |
| Reed David | Medicine Man |
| Bill Reid | River Pirate Merchant |
| Bruce Sanders | Pirate |
| Ivan Sherk | Pirate |
| Suzette L. Canonizado | Indian Woman |
| James Karen | Adult Little Eli (Narrator) (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- Spirit of the Eagle was directed by Boon Collins.
- The main stars of the movie are Dan Haggerty, William Smith, and Trever Yarrish.
- Other significant cast members include Jeri Arredondo, Taylor Lacher, Ken Carpenter, Don Shanks, Jack Gamby, Paul Booth, Priscilla Bettles, and many more.
- The film’s animal trainers, James P. Warren and David Sousa, gained their first ever credits from this movie.
- Spirit of the Eagle has a run time of 93 minutes.
- The film is of the adventure and drama genre.
- The movie’s filming locations include Grants Pass and Merlin, Oregon, USA.
- It was filmed in October 1988.
- The film is also known by various titles in other countries. In Spain, it’s known as “El espíritu del águila”, in Soviet Union, it’s “Дух орла”, referred as “Abenteuer in den Rocky Mountains” in West Germany, “O Voo da Águia” in Brazil, and “Lo spirito dell’aquila” in Italy.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grants Pass, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 42.4390069
- Longitude: -123.3283925
- Place ID: ChIJpRb7HCN6xVQR1BJRjqBboss
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grants Pass, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Merlin, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 42.5183938
- Longitude: -123.4202831
- Place ID: ChIJuVyihP5zxVQR7Tst998U4xQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Merlin, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
