When Eight Bells Toll (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, When Eight Bells Toll is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Étienne Périer, running about 94 minutes. “Danger runs deeper than the sea bed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a vein similar to Bond movies, a British agent Philip Calvert is on a mission to determine the whereabouts of a ship that disappeared near the coast of Scotland.
Who’s in it. When Eight Bells Toll stars Anthony Hopkins as Philip Calvert, Robert Morley as Uncle Arthur, Nathalie Delon as Charlotte and Jack Hawkins as Sir Anthony Skouras, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, When Eight Bells Toll has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Eight Bells Toll page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Eight Bells Toll 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 When Eight Bells Toll (1971)?
- In US, When Eight Bells Toll is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Eight Bells Toll worth watching?
- When Eight Bells Toll holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Eight Bells Toll?
- When Eight Bells Toll stars Anthony Hopkins, Robert Morley, Nathalie Delon, Jack Hawkins and Corin Redgrave.
- When was When Eight Bells Toll released?
- When Eight Bells Toll was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.