The Black Windmill
“The ultimate exercise in controlled terror.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Maj. John Tarrant
Donald Pleasence
Cedric Harper
Delphine Seyrig
Ceil Burrows
Clive Revill
Alf Chestermann
John Vernon
McKee
Joss Ackland
Chief Supt. Wray
Janet Suzman
Alex Tarrant
Catherine Schell
Lady Melissa Julyan
Joseph O'Conor
Sir Edward Julyan
Denis Quilley
Bateson
Derek Newark
Monitoring Policeman
Edward Hardwicke
Mike McCarthy
Maureen Pryor
Jane Harper
Joyce Carey
Miss Monley
Preston Lockwood
Ilkeston
Molly Urquhart
Margaret
David Daker
MI5 Man
Hermione Baddeley
Hetty
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Leigh Vance
- Original Score
- Roy Budd
- Original Title
- The Black Windmill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Leigh Vance, Clive Egleton
Roy Budd
Ousama Rawi
Antony Gibbs
Richard D. Zanuck, Don Siegel, David Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Don Siegel
Director
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Ousama Rawi
Director of Photography
Leigh Vance
Screenplay
Don Siegel
Producer
Roy Budd
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Windmill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Windmill about?
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.
Who directed The Black Windmill?
The Black Windmill was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in The Black Windmill?
The principal cast of The Black Windmill includes Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, Delphine Seyrig, Clive Revill, John Vernon.
When was The Black Windmill released and how long is it?
The Black Windmill was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Windmill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Windmill was composed by Roy Budd.
Is The Black Windmill based on a book or true story?
The Black Windmill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clive Egleton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Windmill?
The Black Windmill holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).