The Black Windmill (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1974, The Black Windmill is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Don Siegel, running about 106 minutes. “The ultimate exercise in controlled terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British agent's son is kidnapped and held for a ransom of diamonds. The agent finds out that he can't even count on the people he thought were on his side to help him, so he decides to track down the kidnappers himself.
Who’s in it. The Black Windmill stars Michael Caine as Maj. John Tarrant, Donald Pleasence as Cedric Harper, Delphine Seyrig as Ceil Burrows and Clive Revill as Alf Chestermann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Black Windmill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Windmill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Windmill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Windmill (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Windmill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Windmill worth watching?
- The Black Windmill holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Windmill?
- The Black Windmill stars Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, Delphine Seyrig, Clive Revill and John Vernon.
- When was The Black Windmill released?
- The Black Windmill was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.