Based on what i believe was the original pilot for the late seventies TV series. I just remember the TV show but not to clearly, however i saw this movie version as the supporting feature to something around the late seventies at a historic cinema that alas is no longer with us. However this very dark, cold sinister thriller where the bad guy is very likable while the hero may be challenged but he is cruel violent and very efficient in a most sinister way, this hero is quiet repellent. The direction story and writing are remarkably good with a splendid cast in very fine form, for me this movie contains a car chase so good, that only Bullit and The French Connection can compare, it really is that good. I had not seen this movie for a very long time but if anything it was even better than my memory supposed. Vertually unknown and all but forgotten this is a secret gem, so if you go went for Michael Caine in Get Carter or as Harry Palmer in the Ipcress File you will definitely go for Edward Woodford who was a very fine actor indeed as David Callan secret government enforcer. For PC do look elsewhere.
Review of Callan
Callan
(1974)
Terrific Car Chase Segment In Very Superior TV Spin Off Thriller!
27 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers