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The Reckoning (1970)

Movie ★ 7.5 111 min

Drama

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.

Jack Gold Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 31, 1970
Runtime
111 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0064881
Language
Studio
Columbia Pictures Corporation

Themes

Cast

Nicol Williamson Nicol Williamson Michael Marler Rachel Roberts Rachel Roberts Joyce Eglington Paul Rogers Paul Rogers John Hazlitt Zena Walker Zena Walker Hilda Greening Ann Bell Ann Bell Rosemary Marler Joby Blanshard Bottomley J.G. Devlin J.G. Devlin Cocky Burke Barbara Ewing Barbara Ewing Joan Christine Hargreaves Christine Hargreaves Kath Edward Hardwicke Edward Hardwicke Mitchell Kenneth Hendel Davidson Joan Henley Joan Henley Mrs Reynolds Clare Kelly Clare Kelly Mrs Davies Tom Kempinski Tom Kempinski Brunzy Gwen Nelson Marler's Mother John Normington John Normington Benham Godfrey Quigley Godfrey Quigley Dr. Carolan Douglas Wilmer Douglas Wilmer Moyle

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Reckoning about?
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.
Who directed The Reckoning?
The Reckoning was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Reckoning?
The Reckoning stars Nicol Williamson, Rachel Roberts, Paul Rogers, Zena Walker.
When was The Reckoning released?
The Reckoning is a 1970 drama film.
Where can I watch The Reckoning?
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