The Reckoning
“The Most Successful Man In Town”
Synopsis
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.
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The Reckoning (1970) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-18
Top Cast
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Nicol Williamson
Michael Marler
Rachel Roberts
Joyce Eglington
Paul Rogers
John Hazlitt
Zena Walker
Hilda Greening
Ann Bell
Rosemary Marler
Joby Blanshard
Bottomley
J.G. Devlin
Cocky Burke
Barbara Ewing
Joan
Christine Hargreaves
Kath
Edward Hardwicke
Mitchell
Kenneth Hendel
Davidson
Joan Henley
Mrs Reynolds
Clare Kelly
Mrs Davies
Tom Kempinski
Brunzy
Gwen Nelson
Marler's Mother
John Normington
Benham
Godfrey Quigley
Dr. Carolan
Douglas Wilmer
Moyle
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGrath
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Reckoning
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
John McGrath, Patrick Hall
Malcolm Arnold
Geoffrey Unsworth
Peter Weatherley
Ronald Shedlo
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
John McGrath
Screenplay
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Ronald Shedlo
Producer
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Peter Weatherley
Editor
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reckoning
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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 principal cast of The Reckoning includes Nicol Williamson, Rachel Roberts, Paul Rogers, Zena Walker, Ann Bell.
When was The Reckoning released and how long is it?
The Reckoning was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reckoning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reckoning was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is The Reckoning based on a book or true story?
The Reckoning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick Hall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reckoning?
The Reckoning holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).