I saw the film in the theater when it was originally released in 1971, but not since. It hasn't been released on a Region 1 DVD, but it's available elsewhere in the world.
Producers Jerry Gershwin and Elliott Kastner purchased two screenplays from author Alistair MacLean in 1966, one of which was "When Eight Bells Toll." The other script was "Where Eagles Dare." Gershwin and Kastner’s unique partnership was one by which they found and developed properties entirely at their own expense. Kastner was based in London and Gershwin in Los Angeles."When Eight Bells Toll" was shot on location on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, Malta, and at Pinewood Studios. The film was the English-speaking debut for French actress Nathalie Delon, former wife of French film star Alain Delon. Jack Hawkins’ voice was dubbed, as the actor had lost his voice due to surgery for throat cancer.
I'd really like to see the film again. I'm not sure who has the domestic video rights to this Cinerama Releasing Corp. film. Disney?
IMDB credits Original Music by Angela Morley (as Walter Stott) Wazzup with that?
A slight sex change for Walter soon after "When Eight Bells Toll."
As noted by Simon Morris in another thread, there is a newly recorded version of the main title from "When Eight Bells Toll" on the CD "The Film and Television Music of Angela Morley":
The Alistair Maclean 1971 Anthony Hopkins movie. ...
Anyone ever see this movie? Looks like fun entertainment.
Only about a dozen times ... no, make that 15
Oh, and I think the statement should be Breakheart Pass ... from the producers of When Eight Bells Toll.
The later film may have had a significant cast of US actors ... perhaps after their individual primes ... and a score by Mr. Goldsmith, but the earlier film is far, far better.
The Alistair Maclean 1971 Anthony Hopkins movie. ...
Anyone ever see this movie? Looks like fun entertainment.
Only about a dozen times ... no, make that 15
Oh, and I think the statement should be Breakheart Pass ... from the producers of When Eight Bells Toll.
The later film may have had a significant cast of US actors ... perhaps after their individual primes ... and a score by Mr. Goldsmith, but the earlier film is far, far better.
Amen to that. I'm probably nudging double figures on watching "When Eight Bells Toll" including when it was first released (The Essoldo, Newcastle, from memory; I don't think it had changed yet to the ABC).
As noted by Simon Morris in another thread, there is a newly recorded version of the main title from "When Eight Bells Toll" on the CD "The Film and Television Music of Angela Morley":
....And also a version recorded by Chaquito (aka the John Gregory Orchestra) on the album Spies and Dolls, recently re-issued in the UK by Dutton-Vocalion:
