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The Saturday Film presents: Shadow of the Eagle

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Starring Richard Greene, Valentina Cortese

A film of adventure and romance in the days of Catherine the Great of Russia. A young officer in the Imperial Army on whom the Empress looks with favour is misguided enough to fall deeply in love with the young and beautiful Pretender to the throne of Russia, the Empress's hated rival not only in sovereignty but also in love.

Contributors

Director:
Sidney Salkow
Producer:
Anthony Havelock Allan
Count Alexei Orloff:
Richard Greene
Elizabeth Tarakanova:
Valentina Cortese
Catherine, Empress of Russia:
Binnie Barnes
Countess Loredena:
Greta Gynt
General Korsakoff:
Charles Goldner
Prince Radziwill:
Walter Rilla
Captain Sergei Karcnin:
Hugh French
Source: Radio Times

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