E.W. Swackhamer
Director
Once an Eagle (1976)
Miniseries
Once An Eagle is a 1976 nine-hour American television mini-series directed by Richard Michaels and E.W. Swackhamer. The picture was written by Peter S. Fischer and based on the 1968 Anton Myrer novel of the same name. The first and last installments of the seven-part series were each two-hour broadcasts, while the interim episodes were 60 minutes. The mini-series concerns the thirty year careers of two military men, from the outbreak of World War I to the aftermath of World War II.
Released Dec. 3, 1976
Episode 60 min
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Keywords: tmdb.based-on-novel-or-book, tmdb.world-war-i, tmdb.world-war-ii, tmdb.miniseries, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.based-on-novel, imdb.officer + 6 more, imdb.tv-mini-series, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, imdb.army, imdb.military, awards.emmy-award-nominated, awards.golden-globe-nominated
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Part 1
Sam Damon joins the army to fight in World War I, and by the time it is over, he has attained sergeant's stripes, been disillusioned by the carnage of war and met the girl he will marry.
Dec. 2, 1976, midnight
S1E2 - Part 2
After WWI ends, Sam (Sam Elliott) unwinds with the brass in Cannes, where Courtney (Cliff Potts) is also vacationing with Emily (Amy Irving). Tommy: Darleen Carr. Captain Townshend: John Saxon. Colonel Avery: Forrest Tucker. Colonel Terwilliger: David Wayne.
Dec. 9, 1976, midnight
S1E3 - Part 3
After giving birth to a boy, Tommy (Darleen Carr) learns she can have no more children. Sam: Sam Elliott. Courtney: Cliff Potts. Emily: Amy Irving. Captain Townshend: John Saxon. Colonel Avery: Forrest Tucker. Marge: Lynda Day George. Ben: Robert Hogan.
Dec. 16, 1976, midnight
S1E4 - Part 4
Sam (Sam Elliott) is dissatisfied with civilian life and disturbed by the racist murder of a friend. Tommy: Darleen Carr. Courtney: Cliff Potts. Carl Preis: David Huddleston. Joe Brand: Kario Salem. Emily: Amy Irving. Caldwell: Glenn Ford.
Dec. 23, 1976, midnight
S1E5 - Part 5
While on a vacation visit to relatives, Sam is offered a high-paying job managing his in-laws business, but turns it down to stay in the army.
Dec. 30, 1976, midnight
S1E6 - Part 6
Tired of being alone, Tommy (Darleen Carr) makes a pass at Court (Cliff Potts) and discovers his agonizing secret. Sam: Sam Elliott. Caldwell: Glenn Ford. Lin Tso-Han: James Shigeta. Donny: Andrew Stevens.
Jan. 6, 1977, midnight
S1E7 - Part 7
Two-hour conclusion. Sam Damon (Sam Elliott) in New Guinea during World War II, finally confront Massengale's (Cliff Potts) self-devouring military ambition in an effort to save lives. Damon's frustration with the war and demands from his family leads him into an affair with an Australian nurse, while his wife marries against his wishes. A military board of inquiry takes up the matter of military incompetence against Courtney Massengale.
Jan. 13, 1977, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Dec. 3, 1976
Last Air Date: Jan. 13, 1977, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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