Boy and the Eagle
| Movie | |
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| Original title | Boy and the Eagle |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1949 |
| length | 18 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | William R. Lasky |
| production | William Lasky Dickie Moore |
| camera | Howard Schwartz |
| occupation | |
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Boy and the Eagle is a 1949 American short film directed by William R. Lasky .
content
A paralyzed boy finds a young injured bald eagle . He nurses him back to health, tames him and teaches him to fly. When a rattlesnake attacks the boy, the eagle comes to his aid. A wild battle breaks out between the animals. In the excitement of this critical situation, the boy forgets his crutches and suddenly can walk without them.
publication
The production by RKO Pictures premiered on July 1, 1949.
Award
In 1950 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the “Best Short Film” category (two film roles) .
Web links
- Boy and the Eagle in the Internet Movie Database (English)