Glad to see I'm not the only one with a serious case of 'Where Eagles Dare Disorder'! What a fantastic homage you have made. I enjoyed all 23 minutes of your film as one does a fine meal - extremely satisfying! I'm sharing it with my subscribers, as I'm sure many will enjoy it as much as me.

A hole is a hole is a hole... I have seen this movie close to 200 times and probably watch it a thousand times before I die. There is something about it that's magic

I am 62 in June 2024, saw the movie with my Dad back in the 70s, I savoured every moment of your incredible piece of work. Long live Where Eagles Dare! Thank you

I worked with the guy who fired the mg42 on the stairwell in the castle.he was the armourer on the movie and he told me some great stories of the cast Burton and Taylor and Eastwood

I wonder how many of us there are who have never "grown up" from this movie? I am sixty years old and still pictures from this movie work like magic.

The old classics, like Where Eagles Dare, Guns of Navarone, just can something that newer action movies can't. As several highlight, in their comments "It's a man with a mission". It's unfortunately not something you see much of in recent films. But thanks to @David for the brilliant mini documentary.

What an awesome tribute to one of my favourite films. I'm 52 and I have loved Where Eagles Dare since the mid eighties. Brilliant film & beautiful locations! 🤘🥰🤘

This Where Eagles Dare homage is, firstly, by far the finest 'filming locations revisited' film I've seen anywhere - including on mainstream TV programmes. It's a beautiful piece about this man's obsessive quest and the production quality throughout is just superb. Now, I have to confess that the icing on the cake is that Where Eagles Dare was also, by far, THE favourite film of my childhood and teen years. It represents perfection in the genre on so many levels. Having recorded it from the BBC (no ads/commercials) I then watched it almost every Saturday evening for years. It became a ritual and my mother catered for weddings on these nights, so as an only child I'd subject my patient father to it again & again over a shared tea of 'boiled eggs with soldiers' (toast). I too have spent hours examining Google Maps & planning the eventual road trip, nay pilgrimage, I will make there. The other videos I saw before were done in summer but I feel only winter would suffice. It's fantastic to know someone else out there shared this same obsession with the film and everything it represented. I worked in the military with videographers and production, so have a small inkling of the kind of time and obsessive attention to detail it would require to capture all the stills, clips and drone footage... that's before even stitching it together into a final piece of this length yet so polished. My congratulations go out to you David.

that sir...was simply outstanding...research, attention to detail, production, cinematography...truly truly epic...bravo..

Fellow Norwegian here. This one hit close to home. For I too saw "Where Eagles Dare " ("Ørneredet" in Norwegiqn) on NRK TV as a child, and it left a permanent mark on me. Buying it on VHS and later DVD, watching it every christmas holiday as a tradition. Something about all the snow in the movie. A few years ago I visited Werfen and the castle. Seeing this video makes me want to go back - in the wintertime. A beautiful homage to a classic movie. Stunning filming and great soundtrack on this - just like the real movie.

David, I want to join the others here who are not only fans of the movie, but we are now your fans too! You are one of those people who actually do what most of us only dream of doing. Excellent job!

I was 15 years old when I first saw this film in 1969. I was with my first girlfriend and I was totally immersed in the film that I forgot about her. It's still a brilliant film that I still enjoy today. Thank you for your revisit and dedication to finding the exact camera locations.

Watched also like 30 times this masterpiece.Score, scenery,pure action and almost Aghata Christie like plot twist are some reasons why this film is timeless.

I saw this movie when it first came out, the first thing that struck me was the snare drum at the beginning it got louder and louder as each drum came in then, a big opening chords of the trombones. Made my hair on the back of my neck stand on end. A the movie was just the same. A fantastic film. Went to the castle in 2018, so that’s off my bucket list. I have video, DVD and a Blue Ray Special addition. Well done you for making this film, really enjoyed it. Ron Goodwin composed the music.

That was a brilliant homage to one of my favourite documentaries of all time 🙂

Im 64 now, and my late father took me to see this film on its cinema release in 1968, the cinematography of the original film is fanstastic, but its sad to see the original cable car now used as a storage area - thank you David for creating a modern day homage.

Brilliant to one of my favourite movies I can watch it forever thanks Paul from england 🇬🇧

just watched it again....it takes me away,,,my all time best

At almost 66 years old I clearly recall this film being my birthday treat in a Cinema at Cosham, England. My son and grandson have been introduced to this great film. A really great documentary, and yes, mission accomplished. Thank you.

I just turned 60 and this movie has a similar hold on me. From Clint's unlimited mp40 magazines to the wonderful trip-wire demolition packs it had it all for a young boy's imagination! Well done sir.

I am a 65-y.o. Polish fan of Where Eagles Dare movie. Like many other oldboys here, I also must admit that I have never grown out of the passion for this film. Thank you, David, very much for this documentary, it's nice to know that there are enthusiasts of "WED" much younger than me. God bless you!

I keep coming back to this movie every couple of years, and always discover some small new detail. I've scoured the internet for trivia and movie mistakes - I love that sort of stuff. The movie is timeless and upon watching it for the first time over 30 years ago, I still get nostalgic every time I sit down to watch it. Pure magic.

I was obsessed with this movie as a child. I'm 61 years old. American from New Jersey. I was so obsessed it scared my mother. She stopped letting me watch it on network tv, but then backed down. I've owned this movies on VHS, DVD, Blu Ray and save streamed on various services. Don't understand my fascination. 50+ years since it's release and I still am comforted by it.

"Fred !"....I too am one of those who continue to be captured by this movie. I now plan to visit Werfen one day to follow in your footsteps.

I was 12 when the movie came out. If memory serves, my parents took my brothers & I to a Drive-In movie to see the film. My dad served in WW2, and this was one of ONLY 2 WW 2 movies he attended with us. (The other was "The Longest Day".) As such, Where Eagles Dare holds a special place in my heart. Thank you for sharing.

i’am 50 year old now and i still remember that evening many many years ago where i was only 7 years old and my big brother saw it late at night when my mother and little brothers lay and sleep. it was magic that movie is still my absolutly my favorite. maybe it also that my family have a resistance connection to the Nazies in Denmark in the forties. fantastic movie and equaly good was Ron Goodwyns music. it still gives goose bumps when i hear that theme. and a realy good video you have made here also.

David- you are a LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The “fine line between passion and obsession”. Thank you for making this documentary about my all time favourite film. Beautiful 👌

Fab documentary. Where Eagles Dare? Can never stop watching it!

I, too, love the film and book. It is wonderful that so much of this beautiful area remains the same. Thank you for sharing..

I won’t ever stop watching this together with the film ,something very special to me,thank you.

This is very well done! Where Eagles Dare is one of my all time favorite war films. My dad took me and my brother to see it. I was 14 years old. I still remember the opening scenes and Ron Goodwins epic score, with the Junkers flight over the Alps. I have never forgotten it, and I still love this film.

Stunning job…fantastic video! Terry Mountain who appeared in the film as a (amongst other characters) German radio operator who is killed by Lt. Schaffer, recently did a cameo in a little film we made. He gave me a photo from the set of Where Eagles Dare showing cast & crew celebrating Liz Taylor’s birthday! He spoke very highly of his time on set.

Brilliant, loved this film , 62 yrs old and still watching it whenever I see it advertised on TV, thanks for sharing...your not the only one 👍

One of my all time favourite films . Thank you 🙏

I saw this in the summer of 1970 in Weston Super Mare. I was with my grandparents and I was 6 years old. I remember it like it was yesterday.

Bravo! Well done! I am also a WED freak! They started filming 28 days before I was born. I must have watched this movie over 100 times easily. And going to the locations is on my bucket list! Great job! Steve Wright!

Very impressive homage, beautifully shot and produced. You are not alone. You have done what many of us secretly want to do too !

This is a movie from an era where it was not all about special effects, an era when there was time and no need to rush and it all comes together: actors, script, ambiance, locations, atmosphere, music, story, it just works to make a movie truly great. I had it on VHS as well, and I still play it on DVD regularly, with more then adequate audio to engulf you while watching. . A huge, huge compliment to you: this fan-documentary is extremely well done, an absolute joy to watch, thank you!

What a great video. Where Eagles Dare was complete hokum, but brilliantly done. In my top five films ever.

This was an amazing video experience, 24 year old American here and I have watched the movie many times. I will probably make my family watch this video later.

Love this film. It was a staple of British TV for years. I saw it as a 7 year old kid watching it with my cousin and our grandad, who pointed out all the ridiculousness as we warched it. Fun times.

I'm so glad there are other enthusiasts (excuse my understatement in your case) concerning "Where Eagles Dare" even half century later. I sincerely thought I was the only one watching it with evermore bliss, pure fascination and ongoing discovery that emerges every time I re-play this movie on Christmas Day. However, I could be the only individual that plays the opening soundtrack in my head, everytime I ride on a mountain cable car right before it is about to set-off, lol! Excellent job retracing this film's steps though time!!

I watch this movie once a year when we have our first snowstorm. I’m 60. I’ll obviously never outgrow this movie, and I know I’ve watched it more than any other movie I’ve ever seen. I truly enjoyed this! Thanks for making it!

WOW! My favourite film. Iv always been enchanted by it and indeed still am. Iv watched so many times it’s quite ridiculous. So many elements make up this film. The incredible actors and actresses The colour The light and shade of the film itself and the light and shade of the narrative. I could list many more! The film has a certain serenity about it which if you have the mind totally envelopes you and it won’t let you go. Congratulations on this simply superb video, it was simply wonderful and made me happy. I’m so sorry Mary was not in the barn waiting for you David! I’m not going to last another 50yrs but I have absolutely no doubt Where Eagles Dare WILL! First Class Sir.👍

I saw this movie at the theaters in 1969 at the age of 9. It cemented my love of aviation with the opening scene of flying thru the mountains and that incredible musical score. I remember I felt pretty queezy about the pick ax going thru the guys arm on the cable car fight. It was pretty gruesome in my mind at the time,

Where Eagles Dare is also one of my favorite WW2 films; it has captured my attention since it first came out. David, you've done a fabulous job in your detective work as well as your fantastic cinematography and overall production values. Now, I feel like watching it again. Thank you.

Beautifully shot! Amazing mini documentary - loved it. The amount of time and effort you put into this is truly a work of art and devotion.

Outstanding! It's quite warming to know that there is a reasonably sized, and passionate fan base of this movie, younger generations are cheating themselves of a Standout Motion Picture, there aren't many around like this one!!!

Fantastic well done... was a pleasure to watch your pilgrimage to the site of this great & everlasting movie😊

A brilliant effort. Perhaps, this is the ALL TIME BEST movie of my life. I have watched it many times and still keep watching it. One of the greatest Hollywood films ever produced and perhaps the most difficult film about WWII.

This is my favourite film of all time I have seen it well over 200 times

Congratulations David on such an amazing journey covering my All Time Favourite Film . How the locations are virtually the same .

Wow.. you did it all. Now I am homesick. Grew up their as a child, and just now.. 40years later I can see the full beauty. Fantastic job, keep rocking.

Several years ago after watching W.E.D on a cold winters evening i went walking my dog, with crunchy ice/snow under foot I played the theme to this movie in my headphones and it felt so cool snow around, dark and the music made me smile and felt like saying “Broad sword calling Danny boy”. Thanks for this film great work.

What a fantastic tribute! There is something special about seeing movie locations in real life... almost as if the actors are going to walk round the corner! I watched Where Eagles Dare again last night. Brilliant film!

It’s a classic film that I never get tired of watching. Thank you for producing this then and now documentary.

Brilliant :) I met Ingrid Pitt some years ago and still have a signed picture of her an Clint Eastwod from the film.

Very happy that your obsession carried you through to this recreation. Amazed you found the last Cable Car. 1969 was also the year of the Italian Job. Hoping that a similar obsessive follows that one around Turin and the Alps.

I came across this a couple of days ago. You are not alone David! As with others, I have had a life long love of this movie - first seeing it when I was 16, and I am now 61. I don't think I will ever get to Austria to do the Where Eagles Dare pilgrimage as you have done but would love to do so. I have a model of the Schloss Adler ( Hoenwerfen) and a signed photo of Major Von Hapen. I still watch the movie quite often. Rory

I'm kind of late to this party, but would like to add my voice to those who have already praised you for doing what many of us would like to do. Where Eagles Dare is one of my favourite movies, and bears repeated watching. It was made in a way that I don't think we would ever see now. Loved your documentary - I saw the music credits, but there is one piece that I can't identify - sweeping tones with a wistful guitar over it, plays when you are looking at the two mountain cabins where they hid upon landing. Anyway, amazing piece, which like the movie, I will be watching again 🙂

That’s just brilliant!! You deserve much more views on that given the popularity of the movie!

I think it is a work of art, it is beautiful escapism and I'm sure millions love it.

Fascinating , this movie hold's a special place to many. Thank you for your work.

I just turned 42 and I've lost count the number of times I've seen this movie after first watching it with my Grandfather. I recorded it on VHS in the early 90s during a Veteran's Day showing (commercials and all) and would watch it once or twice a week after school. I thought I loved this movie more than anyone else...until I watched this. From Texas, you have my admiration and appreciation.

Amazing! I'm a huge fan of this film - and now your film too!

Just exceptional. Has always been one of my top three war films and still avidly watch it every time. Thank you your tribute was truly exceptional.

Mindblowing movie, heartmoving revisitation. Saw the film in '69 or early'70, I was 13. Still feel the spine rattling on the cable car scenes... Great David !

Makes me feel I am are there in Austria. Love the music. 👍

Thankyou so much DAVID for sharing , it was first word war 2 movie I watched with my dad its been 35 years been watching this movie every weekend I catchup with my dad... thanks again.. cheers

Great great classic movie, and Austria the most beautiful of countries, absolutely breathtaking scenery, I have just toured it this summer

Oh my goodness! It doesn't get any better than this. Thank you for your efforts and posting this amazing work. Finally - someone who shares my madness for this film. 👏👍

This is so wonderful on so many levels and a passion realized by anyone who watches this. It’s people like you that bring color to the world and add depth to this film. Greatly appreciated!!!

Amazingly well done David. I am from Ireland, my father came home from work, had his dinner and took me to our local cinema that evening for the late viewing of Where Eagles Dare. It was 1969, I was seven years of age and felt very special to see such icy spectacular scenes on the big screen. I have lived in Munich for a lot of years now one hour from these amazing picturesque places. Every time I see this film I have such a warm feeling and remember my amazing father. Your obsession was excellently executed and I wish you every success in your art. Thank you for your perseverance and was so sad to see the chair storage cable car

I became infatuated with this movie when I first saw it on television when I was 10 years old. I have always wanted to take the trip you took David. Now I don't have to. You've done it for me and I've saved a lot of money! I am sure it's not the same, watching it on TV as being there. But I am 65 years old now. Don't think I'm going to be able to climb those mountains. And I can always watch your video. Well done!!

Brilliant ,just got back from Austria on holiday ,was at the castle less than 5 days ago , truly fantastic felt like a kid at 52 ,loved this and loved the castle , thankyou 👍

The guy that did the stunts för Clint Eastwood was my "daddy" when I was an au-pair in England 1976-77. His name was Eddie Powell. He was very proud over the stunts he did in that movie.

The film is one of my top five films. I first saw it as a child many years ago and loved it ever since. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve watched it. Love it.

I saw this movie with my family in 1969 in NYC at a theater on Broadway. It was pure magic! Since then it has been one of my all time favorites and I too am afflicted with the lore of the film and its adventure. I often wonder if this kind of film could ever be done again and marvel at the fact it was made in the first place. For some reason this brilliant body of work really gets under your skin. Thanks for sharing your discoveries.

I am still shaking having viewed this masterpiece. Somewhat relieved to know that I am not alone. Danny boy has answered.

Hello David, very well done. Chapeau for your work. For me as an Upper Austrian it is not so far away to visit these places. It was nice to see this, because I really like this movie too. For the next time I walk through Lofer, Ebensee and Werfen with a special view.

Incidentally Ron Goodwin's amazing music for this film certainly contributed to my becoming a composer...😀

David, this is an excellent film! I congratulate you. Like you, I have had a life-long fascination with the original movie. The on-location filming added a realistic quality, and I watched it on TV countless times as a kid, with my dad. My DVD is worn thin from playing so many times. As I write this today, we are having a big snowstorm in my little city of Dover, NH. I look out the windows and imagine being on the mission to infiltrate Werfen. I would someday like to visit the locations, but if that never happens, I will have your film to take me there! Thanks for sharing this with your fellow fans.

Well done! I too fell in love with this film as a teenager. Great to see these actual sites.

Thank you for sharing this. I am equally passionate about the book and film. It’s got something about it. Wonderful piece you have done ✅. Thank you again

Thank you so much for this trip down memory lane. I watched this amazing movie as a child over and over again with my dad. Dad - movie night?

One of my favourite films introduced to me by my parents. Sounds like he used a little Vangelis music to this documentary too. Another of my faves 👌🏻

Visited the castle last summer then watched to movie. Now enjoying your video. Thanks.

Thanks for this absolutely fascinating. I have seen the film countless times I am 63 years old.

Nice to see the filmlocations for Where eagles dare. I have just seen Hohenwerfen castle from a bus window. I was actually in Switzerland last summer and visited Richard Burtons and Alistair MacLeans graves. I also got to see Richards house.

Amazing! Since childhood fan of this movie! Have visited Lofer in 2014 (stayed there 10 days on vacation about a kilometre from "Zum Wilden Hirsch" and didn't even know it or realize it was actually a film location until this evening...) but also watched the movie there and the next day went to Werfen and Schloss Adler and also made a then and now photo shoot. Your video is great, loved watching it and thanks for sharing it!

One of the best ww2 films ever made.

Its still my fav I remember watching with my father as a small boy in the 80s, loved the scenery, the actors, the clandestine feel and the ultimate twist , They can't ever make a movie that can ever top it today

Thank you David for this lovely video. You really managed to capture how hardcore WED fans perceive this iconic film. All the components in your video work perfectly together, the mixture of stunning winter shots, chilling vibe, and nostalgia is spot on. It makes me very emotional and also happy that there are people who feel it the same way. I believe your work really encapsulates how and why people still love this film. Tricky mission definitely acomplished.

This is amazing...when I watched your documentary I get tears in my eyes....best music that u put in and your efforts to show us from your perspective...I live 2 hours from the place and I'm going to visit the town and castle...thank you 4 this...

David, I did it! I got to visit Hohenwerfen on 6/15/24 and it was WONDERFUL - even more so because of the inspiration I received from your video! I highly recommend it to any fan of the movie who can possibly make the trip. Thanks again!

Magic ... Thank you for this beautiful and nostalgic travel.

David, found your film via Mark Felton. I first saw Where Eagles Dare in late 1969 (Movies took a while to get to us in Belfast) and the spell still hasn't been broken. I visited the castle and Werfen in the summer by train and when i got home i watched the film pausing dozens of times to compare my photographs.Your film captures the essence of why I love the film. It turns out also that the film's attraction is infectious - both my son and daughter love it too. Thanks for your beautiful tribute.

Nicely done! Enjoy the obsession and have fun. I never miss it when they show it on TCM.

Jeden z mých nejoblíbenějších filmů. Perfektní video a skvělá práce. Děkuji. Ať se daří 👍😀🇨🇿