Pendulum
“A motion picture with the hard edge of today!”
Synopsis
On the evening of his decoration for bringing a murderer to justice, Washington DC Police Captain Frank Matthews' wife, and her lover are murdered in bed. Jailed as the prime suspect, with the aforementioned murderer released on a technicality Matthews escapes in search of the man he believes to be the real killer.
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PENDULUM (1969) ♦RARE♦ Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-01
Top Cast
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George Peppard
Capt. Frank Matthews
Jean Seberg
Adele Matthews
Richard Kiley
Woodrow Wilson King
Charles McGraw
Deputy Chief John P. Hildebrand
Madeleine Sherwood
Mrs. Eileen Sanderson
Robert F. Lyons
Paul Martin Sanderson
Frank Marth
Lt. Smithson
Marj Dusay
Liz Tennant
Paul McGrath
Senator Augustus Cole
Stewart Moss
Richard D'Angelo
Isabel Sanford
Effie
Dana Elcar
Det. J.J. 'Red' Thornton
Harry Lewis
Brooks Elliott
Mildred Trares
Mary Schumacher
Robin Raymond
Myra
Phyllis Hill
Mrs. Wilma Elliot
S. John Launer
Judge Kinsella
Jock MacKelvie
U.S. Attorney Grady Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Niss
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Pendulum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Pendulum Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
Stanley Niss
Walter Scharf
Lionel Lindon
Hugh S. Fowler
Stanley Niss
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
Stanley Niss
Writer
Stanley Niss
Producer
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Walter M. Simonds
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pendulum
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What is Pendulum about?
On the evening of his decoration for bringing a murderer to justice, Washington DC Police Captain Frank Matthews' wife, and her lover are murdered in bed. Jailed as the prime suspect, with the aforementioned murderer released on a technicality Matthews escapes in search of the man he believes to be the real killer.
Who directed Pendulum?
Pendulum was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in Pendulum?
The principal cast of Pendulum includes George Peppard, Jean Seberg, Richard Kiley, Charles McGraw, Madeleine Sherwood.
When was Pendulum released and how long is it?
Pendulum was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Pendulum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pendulum was composed by Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pendulum?
Pendulum holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).