# The Eiger Sanction

> 1975 film by Clint Eastwood

**Wikidata**: [Q602522](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q602522)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eiger_Sanction_(film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-eiger-sanction

## Summary  
**The Eiger Sanction** is a 1975 American action‑thriller film directed by Clint Eastwood. It was produced by Malpaso Productions, distributed by Universal Pictures, and released in the United States throughout 1975‑1977 on multiple dates. The film is also known simply as **Eiger Sanction**.

## Key Facts  
- The film’s official Wikipedia title is *The Eiger Sanction (film)*.  
- It is classified as both an **action film** and a **thriller film**.  
- Clint Eastwood served as the director of the 1975 production.  
- The production company behind the movie is **Malpaso Productions**, founded in 1967 in the United States with headquarters in Burbank and operating in the audiovisual production industry.  
- **Universal Pictures**, an American film and distribution company founded on 30 April 1912, acted as the film’s distributor.  
- The United States is the country of origin for the film.  
- The film’s alias is **Eiger Sanction**.  
- Wikidata lists the description “1975 film by Clint Eastwood.”  
- The entry has a Wikidata sitelink count of **35**.  
- The film was released on a series of dates: 21 May 1975, 16 July 1975, 25 July 1975, 8 August 1975, 22 August 1975 (twice), 29 September 1975, 24 October 1975, 1 November 1975, 6 November 1975, 5 February 1976, 11 June 1976, 9 September 1977, and 12 December 1980.  

## FAQs  

**What is the official title of the film?**  
The movie is officially titled *The Eiger Sanction (film)* on Wikipedia.  

**Who directed The Eiger Sanction?**  
Clint Eastwood is credited as the director of the 1975 picture.  

**Which companies produced and distributed the film?**  
Malpaso Productions produced the movie, while Universal Pictures handled its distribution.  

**What genres does the film belong to?**  
It is categorized simultaneously as an action film and a thriller film.  

**When was the film first released?**  
The earliest listed release date is 21 May 1975.  

**Are there any alternate names for the movie?**  
Yes, the film is also known by the alias **Eiger Sanction**.  

**Which country is the film associated with?**  
The United States is the nation of origin for the production.  

**How many Wikidata sitelinks does the entry have?**  
The Wikidata record for the film shows a sitelink count of 35.  

**What are the key dates associated with the film’s rollout?**  
Release dates span from 21 May 1975 through 12 December 1980, covering multiple regional or format premieres.  

## Why It Matters  
*The Eiger Sanction* exemplifies Clint Eastwood’s early work as a director‑actor blending high‑stakes espionage with physical action, influencing later action‑thrillers that pair star power with daring stunts. Its partnership between Malpaso Productions and Universal Pictures showcases a successful collaboration between an independent production house and a major studio, illustrating a model for distribution that many later films emulated. The film’s multiple release windows reflect a distribution strategy that maximized audience reach across different markets and formats during the mid‑1970s.

## Notable For  
- Directed by celebrated actor‑director Clint Eastwood.  
- Produced by Malpaso Productions, a company founded in 1967 and based in Burbank, California.  
- Distributed by Universal Pictures, a studio established on 30 April 1912.  
- Simultaneous classification as an action film and a thriller film.  
- Released on an unusually extensive series of dates spanning 1975‑1980.  
- Holds a Wikidata sitelink count of 35, indicating broad cross‑referencing across Wikimedia projects.  

## Body  

### Overview  
*The Eiger Sanction* is a 1975 American motion picture that merges the conventions of action and thriller cinema. Its primary creative force is Clint Eastwood, who both directed and starred in the film. The work is cataloged under the Wikipedia title *The Eiger Sanction (film)* and carries the alternate name **Eiger Sanction**.

### Production  
- **Production Company:** Malpaso Productions, founded in 1967, operates in the audiovisual production industry and is headquartered in Burbank, United States.  
- **Creative Leadership:** Clint Eastwood directed the film, bringing his signature style to the project.  

### Distribution  
- **Distributor:** Universal Pictures, an American film and distribution company, handled worldwide distribution. Universal was incorporated on 30 April 1912, is based in the United States, and belongs to the broader film‑industry sector.  

### Genres  
The film is explicitly linked to two genre classifications:  
- **Action film** – a genre defined by sequences of physical feats and dynamic movement.  
- **Thriller film** – a genre designed to evoke excitement and suspense.  

### Release Timeline  
The movie’s rollout occurred on numerous dates, suggesting staggered regional or format releases:  

| Release Date | Context (implied) |
|--------------|-------------------|
| 21 May 1975 | Initial premiere |
| 16 July 1975 | Subsequent market |
| 25 July 1975 | Follow‑up showing |
| 8 August 1975 | Additional release |
| 22 August 1975 (twice) | Dual‑date entry |
| 29 September 1975 | Continued distribution |
| 24 October 1975 | Further rollout |
| 1 November 1975 | Late‑year showing |
| 6 November 1975 | End‑year expansion |
| 5 February 1976 | Early‑next‑year entry |
| 11 June 1976 | Mid‑year continuation |
| 9 September 1977 | Late‑year extension |
| 12 December 1980 | Final listed date |

### Related Entities  

#### Film (class)  
The work belongs to the broader class of **film**, defined as a sequence of images that give the impression of movement, stored on film stock.  

#### Universal Pictures  
- **Inception:** 30 April 1912  
- **Country:** United States  
- **Headquarters:** , United States  
- **Industry:** Film and distribution  

#### Malpaso Productions  
- **Inception:** 1967 (source‑referenced)  
- **Country:** United States  
- **Headquarters:** Burbank  
- **Industry:** Audiovisual production  

#### Action Film & Thriller Film  
Both are recognized film‑genre entities. The action genre emphasizes kinetic sequences, while the thriller genre focuses on suspense and excitement.  

#### United States  
- **Inception Dates:** 4 July 1776 (Declaration of Independence) and 12 May 1784 (Treaty of Paris recognition)  
- **Country Code:** United States  

### Metadata Summary  
- **Aliases:** Eiger Sanction  
- **Wikidata Description:** 1975 film by Clint Eastwood  
- **Sitelink Count:** 35  

The entry consolidates all available structured data, related entities, and release information to provide a comprehensive, LLM‑friendly knowledge base record for *The Eiger Sanction*.

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