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When Eight Bells Toll
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When Eight Bells Toll

1971-04-30 · 94 min · ★ 5.7

Action · Adventure · Crime · Mystery

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.

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Production details

Directors
Étienne Périer
Production companies
Winkast Film Productions, Jerry Gershwin-Elliott Kastner, J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,800,000
Revenue
USD 5,400,000

Top Cast

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsPhilip Calvert
Robert MorleyRobert MorleyUncle Arthur
Nathalie DelonNathalie DelonCharlotte
Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsSir Anthony Skouras
Corin RedgraveCorin RedgraveHunslett
Derek BondDerek BondLord Charnley
Ferdy MayneFerdy MayneLavorski
Maurice RoëvesMaurice RoëvesLt. Williams - Helicopter Pilot
Leon CollinsTim Hutchinson
Wendy AllnuttWendy AllnuttSue Kirkside
Peter ArnePeter ArneCapt. Imrie
Oliver MacGreevyOliver MacGreevyQuinn
Jon CroftDurran
Tom ChattoLord Kirkside
Charlie StewartSgt. Macdonald
Edward BurnhamEdward BurnhamMacullum
Del HenneyDel HenneyDungeon Guard
Bill BrandonBill BrandonThug (uncredited)
Harry FielderThug on Boat (uncredited)
Martin GraceThug (uncredited)

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