The Reckoning
1970, English. Directed by Jack Gold.
The Most Successful Man In Town
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Jack GoldDirector
- Nicol WilliamsonMichael Marler
- Rachel RobertsJoyce Eglington
- Paul RogersJohn Hazlitt
- Zena WalkerHilda Greening
- Ann BellRosemary Marler
- Joby BlanshardBottomley
- J.G. DevlinCocky Burke
- Barbara EwingJoan
- Christine HargreavesKath
- Edward HardwickeMitchell
- Kenneth HendelDavidson
- Joan HenleyMrs Reynolds
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1970
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John McGrath
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How long is The Reckoning?
The Reckoning runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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The Reckoning is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Reckoning?
If you liked The Reckoning, try Angela's Ashes, In the Name of the Father, Night and the City.
Who directed The Reckoning?
The Reckoning (1970) was directed by Jack Gold and stars Nicol Williamson, Rachel Roberts, Paul Rogers.