A Breed Apart
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A Breed Apart is a 1984 American drama film directed by Philippe Mora. The screenplay by Paul Wheeler concerns the need to protect endangered species, in this case the bald eagle.
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[edit] Plot synopsis
Obsessive collector J.P. Whittier, determined to obtain specimens of a newly discovered breed of bald eagle, hires rock climber Mike Walker to pose as a photographer and win reclusive conservationist Jim Malden's confidence in order to gain access to eggs from their lofty nest. Before long, Walker is converted to Malden's cause, and with the help of storekeeper Stella Clayton and her son Adam, the two men thwart Whittier's plot.
[edit] Production notes
At the time the film was made, the bald eagle was on the brink of extirpation in the continental United States. The bird now has a stable population and was removed from the federal government's list of endangered species in June 2007 [1].
The film was shot on location in Asheville, Chimney Rock State Park, and Lake Lure in North Carolina.
[edit] Principal cast
- Rutger Hauer ..... Jim Malden
- Powers Boothe ..... Mike Walker
- Kathleen Turner ..... Stella Clayton
- Donald Pleasence ..... J.P. Whittier
- Andy Fenwick ..... Adam Clayton
[edit] Principal production credits
- Producers ..... John Daly, Derek Gibson
- Original Music ..... Maurice Gibb
- Cinematography ..... Geoffrey Stephenson
- Production Design ..... William Barclay
- Art Direction ..... Jeff Ginn
- Set Decoration ..... Ed Sears
- Costume Design ..... John Boxer
- Film Editor ..... Chris Lebenzon
[edit] Critical reception
Variety said the film "lacks reason, dramatic tension or emotional involvement." [2]
