Reminds me of Howard Cunningham with his digital watch throughout "Happy Days"
I am a huge fan of "Were Eagles Dare". The editing is superb. They are able to tell a very complex story without you ever asking about continuity or missing connections in the story's logic.
I have visited the castle were it was filmed. Interestingly, the Castle's history is one of Birding and Falconry, so it really is a "Schloss Adler".
Also of interest is a bridge not far from the castle where Otto Skorzeny descended from the mountains and surrendered himself to US forces shortly after the end of hostilities. The courtyard where the helicopter landed is now a Beer Garden and the room who's door they beat down to get to the cablecar is now a gift shop.
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