The True Legend of the Eiffel Tower

The True Legend of the Eiffel Tower

2005 · 95 min · ★ 5.5 · Documentary, History, TV Movie

This movie is a docudrama relating the early history of the Eiffel Tower: From the planning to its first military use.

Directed by Simon Brook · Written by Pascal Lainé

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