A Magnum for Schneider (4 Feb. 1967)

The first adventure of David Callan, top agent for the S.I.S. Forcibly "retired" several years earlier because he had lost his nerve, Callan is called back into service to handle the ... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Bain

Writer:

James Mitchell

Stars:

Edward Woodward, Joseph Fürst, Ronald Radd

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Edward Woodward	...	David Callan
Joseph Fürst	...	Schneider
Ronald Radd	...	Hunter
Peter Bowles	...	Toby Meres
Francesca Tu	...	Jenny
Russell Hunter	...	Lonely
Helen Ford	...	Miss Brewis
Martin Wyldeck	...	Detective Inspector Pollock
John Scarborough	...	Detective Sergeant Jones
Ivor Dean	...	Waterman
Judy Champ	...	Secretary (voice)

Storyline

The first adventure of David Callan, top agent for the S.I.S. Forcibly "retired" several years earlier because he had lost his nerve, Callan is called back into service to handle the assassination of Schneider, a German businessman who may be more than he seems. This TV movie lead the way to a TV series, entitled "Callan", and the same story was later adapted into a theatrical film, also entitled "Callan".

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Plot Keywords:

spy | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 February 1967 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ABC Weekend Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Black and White

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Connections

Followed by Callan (1974)

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