Callan

1974

1h 46m

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6.9/10

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David Callan, secret agent, is called back to the service after his retirement, to handle the assassination of a german businessman, but Callan refuses to co-operate until he finds out why this man is marked for death.

Directors

Don Sharp

Writers

James Mitchell(author by)

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Edward Woodward

Eric Porter

Carl Möhner

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David Callan

Hunter

Schneider

Jenny

Toby Meres

Lonely

Waterman

The Greek

Liz, Hunter's Secretary

Dr. Snell

Arthur

George

Padilla

Wireless Operator

Security Porter

Smart Security Man

Shabby Security Man

Policeman

Directors

Don Sharp

Writers

James Mitchell(author by)

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6/10

“Callan” (Edward Woodward) was retired from his top secret job after his boss “Hunter” (Eric Porter) thought he’d lost his edge, but now that very man is courting him to return for one very special task. That will involve him killing a man called “Schneider”. If he does this, then he will be reinstated no questions asked. Thing is, though, “Callan” isn’t just an hit man, he wants to know a little bit more about his quarry and so sets about getting to know this man (Carl Möhner) who loves replaying Napoleonic battles using hand painted, cast-iron, armies and who shares a seemingly innocuous life with his wife (Catherine Schell). His employer isn’t convinced with these methods, so decides to let his replacement “Meres” (Richard Egan) make up a plan B - in which it is quite possible that “Callan” could end up being collateral damage. What now ensues is a decently paced, if slightly confusing, thriller replete with just about everything save a poisoned umbrella tip. Woodward and his fixer “Lonely” (Russell Hunter) have reprised their roles from the successful ATV television series from the late 1960s and in many ways this is just one feature-length episode from that. It works fine, with solid production values and it’s even got a little bit of soul.

Geronimo196716 Jul, 2025