The Eiger Sanction movie poster

The Eiger Sanction

1975 · 2h 9m · Released

R Action, Adventure, Drama

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.

Read the book by Trevanian

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.1 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Eiger Sanction

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

The Eiger Sanction (1975) Original Trailer [FHD]
Clint Eastwood's Final Rescue on the Eiger

Top cast and crew

Clint Eastwood Director
Clint Eastwood Jonathan Hemlock
George Kennedy Ben Bowman
Vonetta McGee Jemima Brown
Jack Cassidy Miles Mellough
Heidi Brühl Mrs. Montaigne
Thayer David Dragon
Reiner Schöne Freytag
MG Michael Grimm Meyer
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Frequently asked questions about The Eiger Sanction

Where can I watch The Eiger Sanction in the United States?

The Eiger Sanction is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Eiger Sanction?

The Eiger Sanction scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Eiger Sanction?

The Eiger Sanction stars Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy, Vonetta McGee, Jack Cassidy, and Heidi Brühl. Clint Eastwood is the director.

How long is The Eiger Sanction?

The Eiger Sanction runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).

When did The Eiger Sanction come out?

The Eiger Sanction was released on May 21, 1975.

Which studio made The Eiger Sanction?

The Eiger Sanction was produced by Universal Pictures and Malpaso Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for The Eiger Sanction?

The Eiger Sanction was made on a budget of $9,000,000.

How much did The Eiger Sanction make at the box office?

The Eiger Sanction grossed $14,200,000 worldwide, against a budget of $9,000,000.

What languages is The Eiger Sanction in?

The Eiger Sanction is in English and German, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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