What is When Eight Bells Toll?
When Eight Bells Toll is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1971
- Release date
- Apr 30, 1971
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery
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When Eight Bells Toll is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery.
Should you watch it?
“A Treasury agent hunts a gold‑bulleting piracy ring along Scotland’s rugged coast.”
- Blend of action and mystery
- Scenic Scottish coastal setting
- Early role for Anthony Hopkins
- Mixed reception reflected in a 62% rating
- Runtime is a concise 1h34m
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1970s spy thrillers with coastal intrigue.
Rated PG, the film offers mild action and suspense suitable for general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Phillip Calvert's job?
He is a British Treasury secret service agent.
Where is the film set?
On the western coast of the Scottish highlands, chiefly in the port town of Torbay on the Isle of Torbay.
Who directed When Eight Bells Toll?
Étienne Périer.
What genres describe the film?
Action, adventure, crime, and mystery.
What is the film's rating?
It is rated PG.
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