Pendulum (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1969, Pendulum is a drama and crime film directed by George Schaefer, running about 102 minutes. “A motion picture with the hard edge of today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the evening of his decoration for bringing a murderer to justice, Washington DC Police Captain Frank Matthews' wife, and her lover are murdered in bed. Jailed as the prime suspect, with the aforementioned murderer released on a technicality Matthews escapes in search of the man he believes to be the real killer.
Who’s in it. Pendulum stars George Peppard as Capt. Frank Matthews, Jean Seberg as Adele Matthews, Richard Kiley as Woodrow Wilson King and Charles McGraw as Deputy Chief John P. Hildebrand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pendulum 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 Pendulum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pendulum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pendulum (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pendulum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pendulum worth watching?
- Pendulum holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pendulum?
- Pendulum stars George Peppard, Jean Seberg, Richard Kiley, Charles McGraw and Madeleine Sherwood.
- When was Pendulum released?
- Pendulum was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.