Pendulum(1969)
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Pendulum Synopsis
On the evening of his decoration for bringing a murderer to justice, Washington DC Police Captain Frank Matthews' wife, and her lover are murdered in bed. Jailed as the prime suspect, with the aforementioned murderer released on a technicality Matthews escapes in search of the man he believes to be the real killer.
Pendulum (1969) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by George Schaefer, released on February 14, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars George Peppard, Jean Seberg, Richard Kiley and Charles McGraw. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- George Schaefer
- Writers:
- Stanley Niss
- Producers:
- Stanley Niss
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- Walter Scharf
- Production:
- Pendulum Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Pendulum (1969) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Pendulum before you stream it.
Pendulum Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Peppard
as Capt. Frank Matthews
Jean Seberg
as Adele Matthews
Richard Kiley
as Woodrow Wilson King
Charles McGraw
as Deputy Chief John P. Hildebrand
Madeleine Sherwood
as Mrs. Eileen Sanderson
Robert F. Lyons
as Paul Martin Sanderson
- Frank Marth
Frank Marth
as Lt. Smithson
- Marj Dusay
Marj Dusay
as Liz Tennant
Paul McGrath
as Senator Augustus Cole
Stewart Moss
as Richard D'Angelo
Isabel Sanford
as Effie
Dana Elcar
as Det. J.J. 'Red' Thornton
Key crew
Directed by George Schaefer, written by Stanley Niss, produced by Stanley Niss.
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Pendulum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Pendulum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pendulum online?
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Pendulum (1969) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Filmin and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pendulum?
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The main cast of Pendulum (1969) includes George Peppard, Jean Seberg, Richard Kiley, Charles McGraw and Madeleine Sherwood. The film was directed by George Schaefer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pendulum released?
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Pendulum was released on February 14, 1969 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Pendulum worth watching?
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Pendulum (1969) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pendulum?
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Yes. The official Pendulum trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.