The Black Windmill
"The ultimate exercise in controlled terror."
Originally released in 1974. The Black Windmill is a thriller/action film. directed by Don Siegel.
Starring Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, and Delphine Seyrig
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (92 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Michael Caine
as Maj. John Tarrant
Donald Pleasence
as Cedric Harper
Delphine Seyrig
as Ceil Burrows
Clive Revill
as Alf Chestermann
John Vernon
as McKee
Joss Ackland
as Chief Supt. Wray
Janet Suzman
as Alex Tarrant
Catherine Schell
as Lady Melissa Julyan
Joseph O'Conor
as Sir Edward Julyan
Denis Quilley
as Bateson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- The Zanuck/Brown Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Black Windmill?
The Black Windmill was directed by Don Siegel.
How long is The Black Windmill?
The Black Windmill has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Black Windmill released?
The Black Windmill was released on May 17, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Windmill?
The main cast of The Black Windmill includes Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, Delphine Seyrig, Clive Revill, John Vernon.