The Reckoning (1971)

  • R
  • 01/19/1971 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 51m

The Most Successful Man In Town

Overview

Michael Marler, a successful businessman in London, is about to make his way to the top. After 37 years, the death of his father brings him back to his hometown of Liverpool, where he’s confronted with his lost Irish roots. He finds out that his father died in a fight with some Anglo-Saxon teddy boys. It becomes a matter of honour for him to take his revenge without involving the police.

Jack Gold

Director

John McGrath

Screenplay

Patrick Hall

Novel

Cast

Nicol Williamson's headshot

Nicol Williamson

Michael Marler
Rachel Roberts's headshot

Rachel Roberts

Joyce Eglington
Paul Rogers's headshot

Paul Rogers

John Hazlitt
Zena Walker's headshot

Zena Walker

Hilda Greening
Ann Bell's headshot

Ann Bell

Rosemary Marler
Joby Blanshard's headshot

Joby Blanshard

Bottomley
J.G. Devlin's headshot

J.G. Devlin

Cocky Burke
Barbara Ewing's headshot

Barbara Ewing

Joan

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