--- product_id: 174070445 title: "Once an Eagle [Blu-ray]" brand: "sam elliottglenn fordrichard michaelse. w. swackhamer" price: "€ 70.99" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/174070445-once-an-eagle-blu-ray store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Once an Eagle [Blu-ray] **Brand:** sam elliottglenn fordrichard michaelse. w. swackhamer **Price:** € 70.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Once an Eagle [Blu-ray] by sam elliottglenn fordrichard michaelse. w. swackhamer - **How much does it cost?** € 70.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/174070445-once-an-eagle-blu-ray) ## Best For - sam elliottglenn fordrichard michaelse. w. swackhamer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sam elliottglenn fordrichard michaelse. w. swackhamer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Once An Eagle - Blu Ray! Once An Eagle is the epic story of America in the 20th Century, told through the lives of two career soldiers, spanning the tumultuous years from WWI to the Vietnam Era. Based on the best-selling novel by Anton Myrer, Once An Eagle is one of the most acclaimed mini-series of all time, alongside "Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance". Sam Elliott takes on the role of Sam Damon, a courageous and compassionate man who finds his calling leading his men in war and in peacetime. Cliff Potts, on the other hand, plays Courtney Massengale, a ruthless achiever who will let nothing stand in his way to the top. The eve of America's entry into WWI finds the men friends, but as events unfold, the vast difference in their personalities leads to a face-off in a life and death struggle of good vs. evil. Starring Sam Elliott, Cliff Potts, Glenn Ford, Amy Irving and Darlene Carr. ## Images ![Once an Eagle [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512UcLrjfIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite the Novel, But Sam Elliot is Worth It *by J***K on Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024* I recall watching this series in the 1970s when it first was shown. As a retired career military officer I've wanted to read the book for many years, but its length was discouraging. Finally got the book and could not put it down, a crash course on professional leadership and military ethics. This video series shows that well, but like anything that Hollywood writers get their hands on from well written classics such as Once An Eagle, the authors seem to give up rights on critical portions being heavily altered for audience appeal.The early chapters introduce some characters long before they appear in the book, context of most battles and the travails of forced marches are left out, leaving the viewer scratching their heads at times. However, as the video chapters progress, the script gets a bit more faithful to the novel, though the ending is not the book's ending, which goes on to a Vietnam-like war.All that said, it was quite enjoyable seeing our old stars in roles not imagined for them as you read the book. However, nobody could possibly play Sam Damon better than Sam Elliott. In many ways this was the role that truly launched his Hollywood career. Despite its shortcomings, the video is well worth the time to view it.One final note. Being an old TV video, I expected the standard definition 4:3 screen. What I didn't expect was the fine quality video in it, not pixilated with more modern UHD screens. For that I give this video two thumbs up and five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent video *by C***D on Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024* Awesome video that I can watch over and over again! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Film Adaptation of an Excellent Novel! *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015* Anton Myrer's book, ONCE AN EAGLE, is one of the all-time great military novels, charting the career of a professional soldier, from enlistment as a private just in time to participate in the Pancho Villa Expedition, through service in WW1 where his is awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor, and receives a battlefield promotion from sergeant to commissioned lieutenant. It continues to follow him through the bleak years between the wars, through service in the Pacific as a general officer during WW2, finally culminating in Southeast Asia, where America's involvement in Vietnam (fictionalized into "Khotiane") is just beginning. Through it all, Sam Damon epitomizes what every soldier should be, honorable, brave, compassionate, fierce in battle, but magnanimous in peace, a leader who LEADS his men by example, rather than pushing them from behind. His conduct is contrasted with another officer, West Pointer Courtney Massengale, a political officer, making his career in staff positions rather than in combat, who back-stabs, manipulates, and cons his way to the top.This film adaptation, first run as a serial on NBC's BEST SELLERS series, is not as good as the novel, but it is very,very good. Sam Elliott, as Damon, gives one of his very best performances. The rest of the cast, particularly Cliff Potts, as the charming but treacherous Massengale, Darlene Carr as Sam's wife Tommie, and Glenn Ford as Tommie's dad, a veteran officer who becomes Sam's mentor in the Army, is also good.The film cuts large parts of the novel, ending in WW2 and never progressing to Southeast Asia. Also, the action in which Sam earns his battlefield commission does NOT earn him a Medal of Honor (a mistake I think).But it is faithful to the spirit, if not always to the absolute letter, of Myrer's novel, and should be seen by anyone who admires that book as I do.Highly recommended! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/174070445-once-an-eagle-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.at/products/174070445-once-an-eagle-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*