Checkpoint
Synopsis
Stanley Baker's O'Donovan is sent to steal the plans of a rival company's racing car designs, to ensure his employers win the competition. However, when opening a safe containing the plans, he triggers an alarm leading to a gun battle where he kills a number of people. James Robertson Justice, alarmed by the scandal surrounding the killings, orders his agent be killed surreptitiously to hide his involvement with the plot. The film uses original footage from the Mille Miglia , an Italian open-road endurance race, featuring classic period racing cars.
Top Cast
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Anthony Steel
Bill Fraser
Odile Versois
Francesca
Stanley Baker
O'Donovan
James Robertson Justice
Warren Ingram
Maurice Denham
Ted Thornhill
Michael Medwin
Ginger
Paul Müller
Petersen
Lee Patterson
Johnny Carpenter
Anne Heywood
Gabriela
Anthony Oliver
Michael
Philip Gilbert
Eddie
MacDonald Hobley
Commentator
Robert Rietti
Frontier Guard
Andreas Malandrinos
Night Watchman
Dino Galvani
Hotel Hall Porter
Jill Dixon
Stewardess
Harold Ayer
Plane Passenger
Bert Simms
Newspaper Salesman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Estridge
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Checkpoint
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Robin Estridge
Bruce Montgomery
Frederick Wilson
Betty E. Box, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Thomas
Director
Robin Estridge
Writer
Betty E. Box
Producer
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkpoint
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What is Checkpoint about?
Stanley Baker's O'Donovan is sent to steal the plans of a rival company's racing car designs, to ensure his employers win the competition. However, when opening a safe containing the plans, he triggers an alarm leading to a gun battle where he kills a number of people. James Robertson Justice, alarmed by the scandal surrounding the killings, orders his agent be killed surreptitiously to hide his involvement with the plot. The film uses original footage from the Mille Miglia , an Italian open-road endurance race, featuring classic period racing cars.
Who directed Checkpoint?
Checkpoint was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in Checkpoint?
The principal cast of Checkpoint includes Anthony Steel, Odile Versois, Stanley Baker, James Robertson Justice, Maurice Denham.
When was Checkpoint released and how long is it?
Checkpoint was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Checkpoint?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Checkpoint was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Checkpoint?
Checkpoint holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).