The Eiger Sanction
(1975)The Eiger Sanction 1975
Hemlock is a retired professional assassin. When a close friend is murdered, he gives up his retirement life and sets out to search for the agent who killed his friend. The hunt sends Eastwood on a breathtaking adventure in the Swiss Alps with a group of as yet unknown mountaineers, one of whom is the man he's been searching for. Adapted from Trevanian's novel of the same name, the action-packed movie draws attention with its breathtaking climbing scenes. Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this international storm of intrigue set in the Swiss Alps. Eastwood briefly did rock climbing before shooting the movie.
