Operation Cross Eagles is a 1968 film that falls under the genres of action and adventure. It was filmed in the backdrop of Word War II in Yugoslavia. The movie showcases the bravery of a group of commandos tasked with the responsibility of kidnapping a German commander. Richard Conte directed the film, while Lilly Diamond, Vincent Fotre, and Ika Panajotovic wrote the script. The main characters were played by Richard Conte, Rory Calhoun, and Aili King.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of Operation Cross Eagles took place in multiple locations. These include Trieste, a town in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy, and Triglav Studios in Piran, and Secovlje, both of which are in Slovenia. Filming also occurred in Yugoslavia. The shooting of the movie started on September 9, 1968.
Cast Details
Cast Name | Role |
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Richard Conte | Lt. Bradford |
Rory Calhoun | Sgt. Sean McAfee |
Aili King | Anna |
Phil Brown | Sgt. Turley |
Demeter Bitenc | Bell |
Rick West | SS Colonel Streich |
Janez Vajevec | Tanley |
Boris Cavazza | Leasco |
Danilo Turk | |
Laci Cigoj | Brucic |
Trivia and Facts
The title “Operation Cross Eagles” of the film is based on the code name for the Allied invasion of the Balkans during World War II. The opening credits of the movie provide a powerful prologue that sets the tone for the film’s narrative. The credits mention that the intense and peculiar warfare that transpired in The Balkans, including the brave battle fought by the underground fighters, forced Germany to redirect its soldiers and resources from other key battlefronts.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Latitude: 45.6495264
- Longitude: 13.7768182
- Place ID: ChIJM_Xt5AZre0cRUCvd1IQkamY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Trieste, Province of Trieste, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Triglav Studios, Piran, Slovenia
- Latitude: 45.528319
- Longitude: 13.5682895
- Place ID: ChIJcV8rasF6e0cRuolMVzOIZpQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Piran, Slovenia
- Timezone: Europe/Ljubljana