Achilles Heel(1973)
Achilles Heel Synopsis
A professional footballer suffers an injury which could jeopardise his career.
Achilles Heel (1973) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alan Clarke, released on March 18, 1973 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Martin Shaw, Charlotte Howard, Norman Jones and Alan Barry. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Clarke
- Writers:
- Brian Clark
- Producers:
- Verity Lambert
- Production:
- LWT Productions
- Status:
- Released
Achilles Heel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Shaw
as Dave Irwin
- Charlotte Howard
Charlotte Howard
as Mandy Irwin
Norman Jones
as Jerry Wilbur
- Alan Barry
Alan Barry
as Ted
Fred Griffiths
as Wilf
Kenneth Cranham
as Gordon
- Matthew Guinness
Matthew Guinness
as Pete Colwyn
- Ron Hackett
Ron Hackett
as Les
- John Rae
John Rae
as Mr Bennett
Karen Boyes
as Fiona
Brian Moore
as Himself - TV Presenter
Key crew
Directed by Alan Clarke, written by Brian Clark, produced by Verity Lambert.
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Achilles Heel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Achilles Heel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Achilles Heel online?
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Who stars in Achilles Heel?
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The main cast of Achilles Heel (1973) includes Martin Shaw, Charlotte Howard, Norman Jones, Alan Barry and Fred Griffiths. The film was directed by Alan Clarke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Achilles Heel released?
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Achilles Heel was released on March 18, 1973 and runs for 57m.
Is Achilles Heel worth watching?
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Achilles Heel (1973) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.