Danger runs deeper than the sea bed!
Phillip Calvert is a British Treasury secret service agent assigned to stop the ruthless pirating of millions in gold bullion off the western coast of the Scottish highlands. His search takes him to the small port town of Torbay on the Isle of Torbay where numerous fishing boats, yachts and people have been mysteriously disappearing. A trail of deceit and subterfuge leads him to Cypriot tycoon and shipping magnate Sir Anthony Skouras and his beautiful wife, Charlotte aboard their luxury yacht anchored off the coast, who may hold the answers to the truth.
When Eight Bells Toll (1971) is a action, adventure, crime and mystery film directed by Étienne Périer, released on April 30, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Robert Morley, Nathalie Delon and Jack Hawkins. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
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Anthony Hopkins
as Philip Calvert
Robert Morley
as Uncle Arthur
Nathalie Delon
as Charlotte
Jack Hawkins
as Sir Anthony Skouras
Corin Redgrave
as Hunslett
Derek Bond
as Lord Charnley
Ferdy Mayne
as Lavorski
Maurice Roëves
as Lt. Williams - Helicopter Pilot
Leon Collins
as Tim Hutchinson
Wendy Allnutt
as Sue Kirkside
Peter Arne
as Capt. Imrie
Oliver MacGreevy
as Quinn
Directed by Étienne Périer, written by Alistair MacLean, produced by Elliott Kastner.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 62 ratings.
Alistair Maclean always could pen a good a crime thriller, and his adaptation of his own novel lends much to this, otherwise, rather lacklustre production. It stars Anthony Hopkins as an agent who is despatched by Robert Morley ("Sir Arthur") to investigate the loss of a ship off the Northern coast of Scotland. Once he arrives in this remote coastal community, he quickly discovers his task to be quite perilous -…
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The main cast of When Eight Bells Toll (1971) includes Anthony Hopkins, Robert Morley, Nathalie Delon, Jack Hawkins and Corin Redgrave. The film was directed by Étienne Périer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When Eight Bells Toll was released on April 30, 1971 and runs for 1h 34m.
When Eight Bells Toll (1971) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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