When Eight Bells Toll (1971)
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.
Director: Étienne Périer
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Anthony Hopkins as Philip Calvert |
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Robert Morley as Uncle Arthur |
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Nathalie Delon as Charlotte |
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Jack Hawkins as Sir Anthony Skouras |
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Corin Redgrave as Hunslett |
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Derek Bond as Lord Charnley |
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Ferdy Mayne as Lavorski |
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Maurice Roëves as Lt. Williams - Helicopter Pilot |
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Leon Collins as Tim Hutchinson |
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Wendy Allnutt as Sue Kirkside |
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Peter Arne as Capt. Imrie |
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Oliver MacGreevy as Quinn |
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Jon Croft as Durran |
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Tom Chatto as Lord Kirkside |
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Charlie Stewart as Sgt. Macdonald |
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Edward Burnham as Macullum |
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Del Henney as Dungeon Guard |
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Bill Brandon as Thug (uncredited) |
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Harry Fielder as Thug on Boat (uncredited) |
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Martin Grace as Thug (uncredited) |
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Charles Gray as Sir Anthony Skouras (voice) (uncredited) |
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Prentis Hancock as Agent (uncredited) |
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Barrie Hesketh as Seaman (uncredited) |
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George Leech as Thug (uncredited) |
| Directing | Étienne Périer | Director |
| Writing | Alistair MacLean | Novel |
| Crew | Walter Stott | Compositor |
| Camera | Arthur Ibbetson | Director of Photography |
| Production | Denis Holt | Associate Producer |
| Production | Elliott Kastner | Producer |
| Sound | Angela Morley | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | John Shirley | Editor |
| Art | Jack Maxsted | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sue Yelland | Costume Design |
| Production | Ted Lloyd | Production Supervisor |
| Production | Malcolm J. Christopher | Location Manager |
| Camera | David Wynn-Jones | Assistant Camera |
| Crew | Les Hillman | Special Effects |