In A.D. 119 the Ninth Roman Legion marched north into the wilds of Britain beyond Agricola's Wall and disappeared without a trace. Fifteen years later, Marcus Flavius Aquila, the son of the unit's commander, embarks on a quest to recovers the lost eagle standard on the Ninth, symbol of a legion's- and his family's- honor.
The Eagle of the Ninth is heralded as one of the most outstanding children's books of the twentieth century.
Features: Channing Tatum
Storyline: In Roman-ruled Britain, a young Roman soldier endeavors to honor his father's memory by finding his lost legion's golden emblem.
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Have you read the book or seen the movie?
I didn't realize this film was based on a children's book. I haven't seen it yet, but I do love Channing Tatum!
