The Boy and the Eagle
The Boy and the Eagle
1949, English. Directed by William Lasky.
A crippled boy discovers a wounded bald eagle, nurses it back to health, tames and teaches it to fly. One day, a rattlesnake is about to strike the boy, when the bird attacks the snake and a vicious fight erupts between the snake and the bird. In the excitement, the boy forgets his crutches and finds himself able to walk without them...
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 July 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel P. Mannix
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The Boy and the Eagle runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is The Boy and the Eagle on?
The Boy and the Eagle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1949. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy and the Eagle?
If you liked The Boy and the Eagle, try Gigi & Nate, No One Would Tell, Adopt a Highway.
Who directed The Boy and the Eagle?
The Boy and the Eagle (1949) was directed by William Lasky and stars Dickie Moore.