allenbar Review of Once an Eagle

Once an Eagle (1976–1977)

If the movie were a book, I would call it a real page burner.

[9/10 · 19 December 2005]

This has to be one of the finest mini-series that I have ever seen. Sam Elliott is at his supreme best, gruff voice and all. I had seen it first when it came out and enjoyed it throughly. The mini-series lets you follow the life of a young soldier from his earliest beginnings of low rank to general. His nemesis is a conniving, devious rank climber without any morals whatsoever. It takes you from WW1 through WW2. Years later I read the book. As magnificent as it was to read, I still think the film was better. My greatest demur is that I have found it unavailable.If you should have a copy that I may share, buy or borrow, please let me know.