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The Black Windmill

The Black Windmill

The ultimate exercise in controlled terror.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Black Windmill
  • Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime
  • Release Date: 1974-05-17
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Rating: 6.2/10 (83 votes)
  • Budget: $1,500,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4606
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

as Maj. John Tarrant

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

as Cedric Harper

Delphine Seyrig

Delphine Seyrig

as Ceil Burrows

Clive Revill

Clive Revill

as Alf Chestermann

John Vernon

John Vernon

as McKee

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

as Chief Supt. Wray

Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

as Alex Tarrant

Catherine Schell

Catherine Schell

as Lady Melissa Julyan

Joseph O'Conor

Joseph O'Conor

as Sir Edward Julyan

Denis Quilley

Denis Quilley

as Bateson

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Original Trailer

The Black Windmill (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER

External Links

Keywords

london, englandparis, francechasediamondransomundergroundspysubwaysonrevengemurdervigilanteagentgunrunner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Windmill?

The Black Windmill is a Thriller, Action, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1974-05-17.

Who are the main actors in The Black Windmill?

The main cast includes Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, Delphine Seyrig, Clive Revill, John Vernon, .

Where can I watch The Black Windmill online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Black Windmill is available.

Is The Black Windmill based on a true story?

The ultimate exercise in controlled terror.

What is the IMDb rating of The Black Windmill?

The Black Windmill has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 83 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Black Windmill?

The movie had a production budget of $1,500,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Black Windmill?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Black Windmill filmed?

The Black Windmill was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Black Windmill?

The total runtime of The Black Windmill is 106 minutes.

Is The Black Windmill suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Black Windmill?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Black Windmill.

Does The Black Windmill have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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