British agent Philip Calvert (Anthony Hopkins) hunts modern-day pirates hijacking gold ships near the Scottish Isles. With backup from his eccentric boss "Uncle Arthur" (Robert Morley), he uncovers a castle-bound conspiracy where even the locals pack secrets.
Original Title: When Eight Bells Toll (1971) | AKA: Alistair MacLean’s When Eight Bells Toll
⭐️ STARRING
Anthony Hopkins – Philip Calvert
Robert Morley – Sir Arthur Arnford-Jones
Nathalie Delon – Charlotte Skouras
Jack Hawkins – Sir Anthony Skouras
Corin Redgrave – Roy Hunslett
Derek Bond – Lord Charnley
🎬 CREW
Directed by Étienne Périer (Zeppelin)
Written by Alistair MacLean (Where Eagles Dare, The Guns of Navarone)
Musical score by Angela Morley (as Walter Stott)
🎯 WHY WATCH?
⚓️ Dry wit meets damp danger—Hopkins’ Calvert quips while dodging harpoons!
🌊 Cinematic Scottish seascapes—craggy cliffs and misty lochs amp the intrigue.
🕵️ Twisty treasure-hunt thrills—double-crosses galore
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Spy Thriller • Adventure • 70s Action • Crime • Mystery • Dark Comedy •
