The Walking Stick
“Some women will do anything a man asks...”
Synopsis
A young woman's highly ordered and structured life is turned upside-down when she meets a handsome stranger at a party. Friendship soon develops into romance and for the first time in her life she is truly happy. This happiness is short lived, however, as little by little she discovers her partner has been lying to her about his past. It is soon revealed that he and his friends have been planning to rob the auction house that she works for and they require her inside knowledge in order to pull off the crime.
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Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-11
Top Cast
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David Hemmings
Leigh Hartley
Samantha Eggar
Deborah Dainton
Emlyn Williams
Jack Foil
Phyllis Calvert
Erica Dainton
Ferdy Mayne
Douglas Dainton
Francesca Annis
Arabella Dainton
Bridget Turner
Sarah Dainton
Dudley Sutton
Ted Sandymount
John Woodvine
Bertie Irons
David Savile
David Talbot
Gwen Cherrell
Mrs. Hartley
Anthony Nicholls
Lewis Maud
Donald Sumpter
Max
David Griffin
Benjy
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Till
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bluestone
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Walking Stick
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Gershwin-Elliott Kastner, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Till
George Bluestone, Winston Graham
Stanley Myers
Arthur Ibbetson
John Jympson
Alan Ladd Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
George Bluestone
Screenplay
Eric Till
Director
John Howell
Production Design
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
Alan Ladd Jr.
Producer
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
John Jympson
Editor
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Walking Stick
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Walking Stick about?
A young woman's highly ordered and structured life is turned upside-down when she meets a handsome stranger at a party. Friendship soon develops into romance and for the first time in her life she is truly happy. This happiness is short lived, however, as little by little she discovers her partner has been lying to her about his past. It is soon revealed that he and his friends have been planning to rob the auction house that she works for and they require her inside knowledge in order to pull off the crime.
Who directed The Walking Stick?
The Walking Stick was directed by Eric Till.
Who stars in The Walking Stick?
The principal cast of The Walking Stick includes David Hemmings, Samantha Eggar, Emlyn Williams, Phyllis Calvert, Ferdy Mayne.
When was The Walking Stick released and how long is it?
The Walking Stick was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Walking Stick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Walking Stick was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Walking Stick?
The Walking Stick holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).