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Hailsham Pavilion to show screen classic
ANOTHER classic film comes to Hailsham Pavilion next Tuesday.
The 1968 movie Where Eagles Dare, which stars Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, is being shown from 7.30pm, with doors opening at 7pm.
Written directly for the screen by spy novelist Alistair MacLean, the film centres around a daring rescue and an even more daring escape. Disguised as Nazi officers, commandoes Maj. John Smith (Burton), Lt. Morris Schaffer (Eastwood) and six other courageous souls parachute behind enemy lines. Their mission – to rescue an American general, held captive in a supposedly impenetrable Alpine castle.
Aiding and abetting the commandoes are Allied undercover agents Mary (Mary Ure) and Heidi (Ingrid Pitt).
Also on hand is a British officer (Patrick Wymark), who masterminded the mission.
There's plenty of twists in the plot and the vertigo-inducing climax has made Where Eagles Dare one of the most sought-after of 'early' Eastwood starring features.
The screening has been organised by Hailsham Film Club but non-members are welcome. Tickets cost 5.50 for adults and 4 for concessions and are available from the Pavilion box office, or by ringing 841414.
The Pavilion has wheelchair access and hearing loop facilities.
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