The Reckoning (1970): Cast & Plot
The Reckoning is a 1970 drama directed by Jack Gold, starring Nicol Williamson as Michael Marler, Ann Bell and Paul Rogers. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Reckoning About?
The premise of The Reckoning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Michael Marler, a thriving London businessman, is on the brink of achieving the pinnacle of success. The sudden death of his father after 37 years forces him to return to his Liverpool hometown, where he confronts his neglected Irish heritage. Learning his father was killed in a clash with a gang of Anglo‑Saxon teddy boys, Michael resolves to exact personal revenge, refusing to involve the police.
The Reckoning Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- liverpool
- working class
- self made man
- murder
- revenge
- office politics
- promotion
- social mobility
- unhappy marriage
- extramarital sex
- pub brawl
- wrestling match
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- coroner
- dangerous driving
- fistfight
- working men's club
- based on novel
The Reckoning Cast & Characters
Nicol Williamson leads the cast as Michael Marler, with Ann Bell as Rosemary Marler and Paul Rogers as John Hazlitt. Directed by Jack Gold; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Gold
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Nicol Williamson as Michael Marler - Ann Bell as Rosemary Marler
- Paul Rogers as John Hazlitt
- J.G. Devlin as Cocky Burke
Also Starring in The Reckoning
· 42 more- Rachel Roberts Joyce Eglington
- John Hussey Sir Miles Bishton
- Douglas Wilmer Moyle
- Christian Rodska Jones
- Zena Walker Hilda Greening
- Edward Hardwicke Mitchell
- Donald Douglas Garner
- Victor Harrington Man entering Lift
- Guy Standeven Party Guest
- Reg Thomason Party Guest
- Ben Aris Party Guest
- John Normington Benham
- Gwen Nelson Marler's Mother
- Joe Gladwin Drunk
- John Tatum Party Guest
- John Malcolm Philip
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- Barbara Ewing Joan
- Christine Hargreaves Kath
- Clare Kelly Mrs Davies
- Godfrey Quigley Dr. Carolan
- George Belbin Party Guest
- Sheila Gish Mrs Garner
- Tom Kempinski Brunzy
- Joby Blanshard Bottomley
- Kenneth Hendel Davidson
- Wendy Gifford First Woman at Party
- Desmond Perry Father Madden
- Ernest C. Jennings Dad (John Joe)
- Allan Surtees Bingo MC
- Catherine Finn Aunt Tess
- Jean Campbell Auntie Nellie
- Marjorie Hogan Aunt Christina
- Colin Vancao Party Guest
- Joan Henley Mrs Reynolds
- Lilita De Barros Maria
- Patricia Gratton Singer
- Don Steadman Wrestler
- Spencer Churchill Wrestler
- Jackie Pallo Wrestler
- Tony Charles Wrestler
- Sarah Harter Second Woman at Party
- Joe D'Orazio Referee
More from Jack Gold
More films directed by Jack Gold, best-rated first: The Medusa Touch, Goodnight, Mister Tom, Into the Blue and Heavy Weather.
The Reckoning Plot Summary
What happens in The Reckoning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Michael “Mick” Marler, Nicol Williamson, is a high-ranking corporate executive who has risen to the top despite a working-class background. One morning, while he is trying to save his boss, Hazlitt, Paul Rogers from a string of costly mistakes and sagging sales, Mick convinces him to push the company to embrace computers, overturning a board rejection. After Hazlitt agrees, Mick’s wife Rosemary, Ann Bell, calls to tell him that his father, John Joe, is dying. Mick wants to walk away, but Hazlitt pressures him to finish a crucial report. He then drives his Jaguar to his childhood neighborhood in Liverpool.
Full summary
The whole story of The Reckoning, scene by scene
The Reckoning Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Reckoning.
How Well Do You Know The Reckoning?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Reckoning
43 cars on screen, including the 1966 Jaguar Mk.X XJ5 and the 1964 Ford Anglia.
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1966 Jaguar Mk.X XJ5 Main role -
1964 Ford Anglia Important role -
1964 Austin 1100 MkI Minor role -
1968 Austin A60 Cambridge Minor role
The Reckoning Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Die Abrechnung” and “心灵枷锁”.
- Also known as
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- Die Abrechnung
- 心灵枷锁
- Расплата
- Zúčtování
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The Reckoning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Reckoning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Reckoning?
The Reckoning runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Reckoning released?
The Reckoning was released on January 31, 1970.
Who directed The Reckoning?
The Reckoning was directed by Jack Gold.
More films by Jack Gold Who is in the cast of The Reckoning?
The Reckoning stars Nicol Williamson as Michael Marler, Ann Bell as Rosemary Marler and Paul Rogers as John Hazlitt, among 46 credited actors.
Does The Reckoning have a post-credit scene?
No. The Reckoning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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