The Reckoning(1970)
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The Reckoning Synopsis
Michael Marler, a successful businessman in London, is about to make his way to the top. After 37 years, the death of his father brings him back to his hometown of Liverpool, where he’s confronted with his lost Irish roots. He finds out that his father died in a fight with some Anglo-Saxon teddy boys. It becomes a matter of honour for him to take his revenge without involving the police.
The Reckoning (1970) is a drama film directed by Jack Gold, released on January 31, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Nicol Williamson, Rachel Roberts, Paul Rogers and Zena Walker. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Gold
- Writers:
- Patrick Hall, John McGrath
- Producers:
- Ronald Shedlo
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Unsworth
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Reckoning (1970) Trailer
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The Reckoning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicol Williamson
as Michael Marler
Rachel Roberts
as Joyce Eglington
Paul Rogers
as John Hazlitt
Zena Walker
as Hilda Greening
- Ann Bell
Ann Bell
as Rosemary Marler
- Joby Blanshard
Joby Blanshard
as Bottomley
J.G. Devlin
as Cocky Burke
Barbara Ewing
as Joan
Christine Hargreaves
as Kath
Edward Hardwicke
as Mitchell
- Kenneth Hendel
Kenneth Hendel
as Davidson
Joan Henley
as Mrs Reynolds
Key crew
Directed by Jack Gold, written by Patrick Hall and John McGrath, produced by Ronald Shedlo.
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The Reckoning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Reckoning – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Reckoning?
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The main cast of The Reckoning (1970) includes Nicol Williamson, Rachel Roberts, Paul Rogers, Zena Walker and Ann Bell. The film was directed by Jack Gold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Reckoning released?
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The Reckoning was released on January 31, 1970 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Reckoning worth watching?
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The Reckoning (1970) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Reckoning?
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