Detective Inspector Clifford played by Anthony Valentine is called to the scene of the latest murder in which the victim died from having their heart cut out with a carved cutting tool. Whilst getting ready for work in the morning he hears a radio interview with an author of a book about a 300 year old carpathian countess who murdered her lovers by the same means. Inspector Clifford tracks down Natalie, played by Suzanne Danielle to interview her. She's portrayed as a very timid and plain woman who couldn't possibly be the same seductive temptress who murders these men, could she !
The last living relative of the Countess provided Natalie with the information for her book. Clifford interviews her and puts a watch on her house, later to discover a young man who comes and goes - their number one suspect. Clifford and Natalie become close, but when the nephew is proved not to be guilty and more murders occur Clifford suspects Natalie and has her house searched, only to be proved wrong. Their relationship fails, but he is keen to get things back on track.
They get it on again and at the end of a romantic evening together Natalie transforms herself into the Countess and Clifford is no more.
A young Pierce Brosnan pops up near the end of the story as Natalies last victim, after which Natalie lays to rest the Countess and moves on to research another murderess.
| Natalie Suzanne Danielle |
Inspector Clifford Anthony Valentine |
Mrs. Henska Sian Phillips |
Tader Jonathan Kent |
Last Victom Pierce Brosnan Yes really ! One of his first appearances |
Production information for Carpathian Eagle
| Script Bernie Cooper, Francis Megahy |
Director Francis Megahy |
8th November 1980 (UK ITV)
To be added
Film locations used in Carpathian Eagle
Old Amersham High Street - When Clifford and Natalie are chatting
Great Missenden Church - Exterior shot at the funeral of Inspector Clifford
Chesham Park - When Pierce Brosnan is jogging and meets Natalie
Hampden House - Hammers head quarters is used yet again at the very end
The Watermill Hotel in Bourne End (Herts) was used for the motel that Natlie goes to to get changed (Thanks to Guy Morgan for spotting this one)
Hemel Hempstead Old Town - The wine bar/cellar scene was filmed at The Spinning Wheel Restaurant
Hemel Hempstead Old Town - The theatre and dressing room scene was filmed in the arts centre (thanks to Rupert Elmore and Sarah Wareing for the spotting these 2 locations)
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