The Eagle with Two Heads (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1948, The Eagle with Two Heads is a drama film directed by Jean Cocteau, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Political intrigue and psychological drama run parallel. The queen is in seclusion, veiling her face for the ten years since her husband's assassination, longing to join him in death. Stanislas, a poet whose pen name is Azrael, is a suicidal anarchist, his imagination haunted into hate by longing for this queen who's drawn apart. He enters her private quarters intent on killing her then himself, but they fall in love, in part because he looks like the king. Stanislas wants her to regain political power by appearing to the public, and she tries to convince him to find hope and escape. All the while, the queen's enemies plot to keep the lovers together but to thwart their plans.
Who’s in it. The Eagle with Two Heads stars Edwige Feuillère as Natasha, la Reine, Jean Marais as Stanislas, Silvia Monfort as Édith de Berg and Jean Debucourt as Felix de Willenstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Eagle with Two Heads has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eagle with Two Heads page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eagle with Two Heads tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eagle with Two Heads (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eagle with Two Heads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eagle with Two Heads worth watching?
- The Eagle with Two Heads holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Eagle with Two Heads?
- The Eagle with Two Heads stars Edwige Feuillère, Jean Marais, Silvia Monfort, Jean Debucourt and Jacques Varennes.
- When was The Eagle with Two Heads released?
- The Eagle with Two Heads was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.