The Eiger Sanction

Spectacular mountain climbing scenes and fast-paced action highlight this rousing adventure. Clint Eastwood (who also directed) is an art professor and ex-government hit man who's lured out of retirement to "sanction" (eliminate) those responsible for a former co-worker's murder. The mission takes him to a dangerous climb in the Swiss Alps. George Kennedy, Vonetta McGee, Thayer David also star. 129 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English.