The Black Windmill
1974, English. Directed by Don Siegel.
The ultimate exercise in controlled terror.
A British agent's son is kidnapped and held for a ransom of diamonds. The agent finds out that he can't even count on the people he thought were on his side to help him, so he decides to track down the kidnappers himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Don SiegelDirector
- Michael CaineMaj. John Tarrant
- Donald PleasenceCedric Harper
- Delphine SeyrigCeil Burrows
- Clive RevillAlf Chestermann
- John VernonMcKee
- Joss AcklandChief Supt. Wray
- Janet SuzmanAlex Tarrant
- Catherine SchellLady Melissa Julyan
- Joseph O'ConorSir Edward Julyan
- Denis QuilleyBateson
- Derek NewarkMonitoring Policeman
- Edward HardwickeMike McCarthy
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1974
- Country
- United Kingdom, France, United States of America
- Written by
- Leigh Vance
- Budget
- $1.5M
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What The Black Windmill is based on
The Black Windmill is based on Seven Days to a Killing (1973) by Clive Egleton.
1973
Seven Days to a Killing
By Clive Egleton
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The Black Windmill: quick answers
Is The Black Windmill worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Black Windmill?
The Black Windmill runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Black Windmill have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Black Windmill. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Black Windmill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Black Windmill is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Black Windmill on?
The Black Windmill isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1974. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Windmill?
If you liked The Black Windmill, try Flawless, The Bourne Ultimatum, Man on a Ledge.
Who directed The Black Windmill?
The Black Windmill (1974) was directed by Don Siegel and stars Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, Delphine Seyrig.
What is The Black Windmill based on?
The Black Windmill is based on Seven Days to a Killing (1973) by Clive Egleton.