A member of British Intelligence assumes a fictitious criminal identity and allows himself to be caught, imprisoned, and freed in order to infiltrate a spy organization and expose a traitor.
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| Paul Newman | ... |
Joseph Rearden
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| Dominique Sanda | ... |
Mrs. Smith
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| James Mason | ... |
Sir George Wheeler
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| Harry Andrews | ... |
Edgar Mackintosh
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| Ian Bannen | ... |
Slade
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Brown
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| Nigel Patrick | ... |
Soames-Trevelyan
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| Peter Vaughan | ... |
Brunskill
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| Roland Culver | ... |
Judge
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| Percy Herbert | ... |
Taafe
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| Robert Lang | ... |
Jack Summers
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| Jenny Runacre | ... |
Gerda
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| John Bindon | ... |
Buster
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| Hugh Manning | ... |
Prosecutor
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| Wolfe Morris | ... |
Malta Police Commissioner
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| Noel Purcell | ... |
O'Donovan
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Donald Webster | ... |
Jervis
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| Keith Bell | ... |
Palmer
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| Niall MacGinnis | ... |
Warder
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| Eddie Byrne | ... |
Fisherman
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| Shane Briant | ... |
Cox
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Michael Poole | ... |
Mr. Boyd
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Eric Mason | ... |
Postman
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Ronald Clarke | ... |
Attendant
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Antony Viccars | ... |
Salesman
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Dinny Powell | ... |
Young
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| Doug Robinson | ... |
Danahoe
(as Douglas Robinson)
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Jack Cooper | ... |
1st Motor Cyclist
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Marc Boyle | ... |
2nd Motor Cyclist
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Marcelle Castillo | ... |
Madeleine
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Nosher Powell | ... |
Armed Guard
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| Terence Plummer | ... |
Dark Man
(as Terry Plummer)
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Joe Cahill | ... |
1st Guard
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Gerry Alexander | ... |
2nd Guard
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John McDarby | ... |
Old Man at Bus Stop
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| Donal McCann | ... |
1st Fireman
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Joe Lynch | ... |
1st Garda
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Seamus Healy | ... |
Countryman in Pub
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Tom Irwin | ... |
2nd Fireman
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Pascal Perry | ... |
2nd Garda
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Steve Brennan | ... |
Pub Customer
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Vernon Hayden | ... |
Pub Customer
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Brendan O'Duill | ... |
Pub Customer
(as Brendon O'Duill)
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Richard Atherton | ... |
Court Official (uncredited)
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| Peter Brace | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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Cyd Child | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Tim Condren | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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| George Lane Cooper | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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| Bill Cummings | ... |
Prison Inmate (uncredited)
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Billy Dean | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Roy Everson | ... |
Court Policeman (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Convict in Prison (uncredited)
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| Leo Genn | ... |
Rollins (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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Walter Henry | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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| Clarissa Kaye-Mason | ... |
Guest at Reception (uncredited)
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| Barry Keegan | ... |
Pub Customer (uncredited)
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Eric Kent | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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| George Leech | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Member of Parliament (uncredited)
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Dickey Luck | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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Fred Machon | ... |
Court Policeman (uncredited)
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Alf Mangan | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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Tony O'Leary | ... |
Prison Inmate (uncredited)
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Paul Phillips | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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| Terry Richards | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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Terry Sartain | ... |
Spectator in House of Commons (uncredited)
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Fred Stroud | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| John Tatham | ... |
Court Recorder (uncredited)
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| Larry Taylor | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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Joseph Tregonino | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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Mickey Varey | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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John Wilder | ... |
Member of Parliament (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Prisoner Working in Laundry (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Huston | ||
Written by
| Walter Hill | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Desmond Bagley | ... | (based on the novel "The Freedom Trap" by) |
| William Fairchild | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Gerald Hanley | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Gladys Hill | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Alan Moorehead | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| John Foreman | ... | producer (produced by) |
| William Hill | ... | associate producer |
| John Huston | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Paul Newman | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Maurice Jarre | ||
Cinematography by
| Oswald Morris | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Russell Lloyd | ||
Editorial Department
| Eunice Mountjoy | ... | assistant editor (as Eunice Beharrell) |
Casting By
| Weston Drury Jr. | ... | (as Weston Drury Jnr.) |
Production Design by
| Terence Marsh | ... | (as Terry Marsh) |
Art Direction by
| Alan Tomkins | ||
Makeup Department
| George Frost | ... | makeup artist |
| Hugh Richards | ... | makeup artist |
| A.G. Scott | ... | hair stylist |
| Peter Robb-King | ... | make-up (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| M. James Arnett | ... | second unit director (as James Arnett) |
| Colin M. Brewer | ... | assistant director (as Colin Brewer) |
| Peter Cotton | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Chris Kenny | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Michael Stevenson | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Gary White | ... | second assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Peter James | ... | set dresser |
| Michael Redding | ... | construction manager |
| George Richardson | ... | assistant art director |
| John Lanzer | ... | production buyer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bill Cook | ... | boom operator |
| Basil Fenton-Smith | ... | sound |
| Leslie Hodgson | ... | sound editor (as Les Hodgson) |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | sound |
| Don Sharpe | ... | sound editor (as Don Sharp) |
| Peter Desbois | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Robin O'Donoghue | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| Terry Sharratt | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ron Ballanger | ... | special effects (as Ron Ballinger) |
| Cliff Richardson | ... | special effects |
| Gerry Johnston | ... | special effects foreman (uncredited) / special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Greg Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Joe Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Nosher Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie Stacey | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Rocky Taylor | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jimmy Turrell | ... | camera operator |
| Bob Bremner | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Iain Coates | ... | stillsman (uncredited) |
| Derek Suter | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Tony Woodcock | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elsa Fennell | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Terence A. Clegg | ... | location manager (as Terry Clegg) |
| Robin Douet | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Maurice Jarre | ... | conductor |
| Richard Harvey | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Sidney Sax | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
| Eric Tomlinson | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Daniels | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Arthur Dunne | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Barbara Allen | ... | production secretary |
| Gladys Hill | ... | assistant: Mr. Huston |
| Arthur S. Newman Jr. | ... | assistant to producer (as Arthur S. Newman Jnr.) |
| Ron Allday | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| Robin Demetriou | ... | cast and crew chef (uncredited) |
| Geoff Freeman | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Annabelle King | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Distributors (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Dear International (1973) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Warner Columbia Film (1973) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1973) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1973) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1973) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1973) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1974) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Films (1974) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- France 3 (1978) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (AVRO) (1984) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- Warner Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD) (included in "Paul Newman Collection")
- Warner Home Video (2007) (Italy) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anvil Recording Studios (music recorded at)
- Husqvarna of Sweden (motorcycles in escape sequence furnished by)
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra)
- Panavision (photographic equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Joseph Rearden (Paul Newman) takes the fall for a robbery and winds up in the Scrubs. From there, he escapes in the company of a convicted spy and is taken to a remote manor at an unknown location where he is kept isolated. He overpowers his guard and flees, but nothing is quite what it seems in this drama of intrigue as Rearden pursues his quarry from Ireland to Malta.
Written by Martin H. Booda |
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| Taglines | Whoever he is he's not what you think. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In his autobiography, cinematographer Oswald Morris recalled how John Huston showed very little interest or enthusiasm for directing this movie and would arrive late on-set, largely unprepared for the day's schedule. It often was left to Morris and the crew to fill the gap and set up the shots for the day for when Huston eventually arrived and also to help Paul Newman, who also was disappointed by Huston's attitude. See more » |
| Goofs | Reflected in the side window of the truck when Rearden drives off to meet the airplane at the airfield. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Fearless (1978). See more » |
| Quotes |
Jervis:
How'd you scrape your knuckles? Joseph Rearden: Shadowboxing a lamppost. [after a pause] Joseph Rearden: I got a little pissed last night. See more » |