The System (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1964, The System is a drama film directed by Michael Winner, running about 93 minutes. “A generation who... try not to fall not in love because it's” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a seaside village, a group of local young men mingle among the seasonal tourists in search of sexual conquests. Near the end of one summer, the leader of the group, Tinker, a strolling photographer, aims to conquer a fashion model from a well-to-do family, but he finds himself unexpectedly falling in love. The tables thus turned, Tinker begins to see that maybe it's not the tourists who are being used in these sexual games.
Who’s in it. The System stars Oliver Reed as Tinker, Jane Merrow as Nicola, Barbara Ferris as Suzy and Julia Foster as Lorna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The System has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The System page.
If you liked it. Fans of The System tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The System (1964)?
- In US, The System is available to stream on Midnight Pulp. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The System worth watching?
- The System holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The System?
- The System stars Oliver Reed, Jane Merrow, Barbara Ferris, Julia Foster and Harry Andrews.
- When was The System released?
- The System was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.