Jonathan Hemlock, a retired government assassin and art professor, is called back to work for two “sanctions” by the secret agency C2. Hemlock must kill two men responsible for the death of a fellow agent, Wormwood. Initially refusing, Hemlock agrees when threatened with exposure of his art collection to the IRS.
Traveling to Zürich, Hemlock completes the first sanction for an increased fee. Jemima Brown, a C2 courier, steals his money and IRS letter, forcing Hemlock to agree to the second sanction to retrieve them. He learns Wormwood was his friend Henri Baq, motivating him to finish the task.
In Arizona, Hemlock trains for his mission with Ben Bowman and encounters Miles Mellough, a former ally turned enemy. Mellough attempts to sabotage Hemlock’s mission but fails, leading to a confrontation in the desert where Mellough is left to die.
Heading to Switzerland to join a climbing team attempting the treacherous north face of the Eiger mountain, Hemlock learns Bowman is his target. During the climb, tragedy strikes as members of the team perish in the harsh conditions.
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As Hemlock dangles from a cliff, Bowman, revealed as the target, offers him a lifeline. Hemlock cuts his own rope, trusting Bowman to save him. On their way back, Bowman confesses his involvement with the enemy, leading to doubts and questions about their actions.
After the mission, Hemlock reflects on the events that transpired and the sacrifices made. With lingering doubts about the true intentions of those involved, he contemplates the consequences of his actions. To experience the thrilling twists and turns of “The Eiger Sanction” and witness the gripping tale unfold, watch the full movie online now.