Secret agent Michael Caine must take on both the kidnappers of his son and his own suspect Army Intelligence colleagues in Don Siegel’s efficiently filmed, curiously tame suspense thriller. Delphine Seyrig is enticing and Donald Pleasance an unlikeable security bureaucrat, while the capable Janet Suzman and John Vernon fill out a top-flight cast that performs well in thriller surprisingly lacking in dramatic impact.
The Black Windmill
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1974 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 106 min. / Street Date December 4, 2018 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, Janet Suzman, Delphine Seyrig, John Vernon, Clive Revill, Joss Ackland, Catherine Schell, Joseph O’Conor, Hermoine Baddeley, John Rhys-Davies
Cinematography: Ousama Rawi
Film Editor: Antony Gibbs
Original Music: Roy Budd
Written by Leigh Vance, from the novel Five Days to a Killing by Clive Egleton
Produced and Directed by Don Siegel
Something seems wrong from the first with The Black Windmill: the...
The Black Windmill
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1974 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 106 min. / Street Date December 4, 2018 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, Janet Suzman, Delphine Seyrig, John Vernon, Clive Revill, Joss Ackland, Catherine Schell, Joseph O’Conor, Hermoine Baddeley, John Rhys-Davies
Cinematography: Ousama Rawi
Film Editor: Antony Gibbs
Original Music: Roy Budd
Written by Leigh Vance, from the novel Five Days to a Killing by Clive Egleton
Produced and Directed by Don Siegel
Something seems wrong from the first with The Black Windmill: the...
- 1/5/2019
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Theater Resources Unlimited Tru will celebrate its 24th year as a not-for-profit service organization with its annual gala, the Tru Love Benefit. This year's theme is Making Our Gardens Grow, recognizing three people who are each helping to change the landscape of theater in highly individual ways. The 2015 Tru Spirit of Theater Award, given to a member of the producingcommunity who has demonstrated exceptional generosity, support and kindness toothers in the business, will be awarded to producer Patrick Blake The 39 Steps, Bedlam Theatre's HamletSt. Joan, Play Dead, My Life Is a Musical, The Exonerated, In the Continuum, also the founder of Rhymes Over Beats, a game-changing new hip hop theater company the Tru Humanitarian Award will be presented to Teresa Eyring on behalf of one of American theater's pre-eminent service organizations, Theatre Communications Group Tcg and the Tru Entrepreneur Award, given for consistency, unique thinking and innovation, will be presented...
- 10/13/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Nikki Sanderson hopes Patrick Blake will get his ''comeuppance'' in 'Hollyoaks'. The 31-year-old actress, who plays Maxine Minniver in the Channel 4 soap, has revealed she's keeping her fingers crossed that Patrick (Jeremy Sheffield) will finally receive punishment after her character suffered domestic abuse at his hands. She exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''I'd like to think that he will [get what he deserves]. I don't even know at the moment but I like to think that he will just to show people watching the storyline that there is a way out and life does carry on if you can get out...
- 5/12/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Nikki Sanderson suffered from whiplash after filming an altercation on the set of 'Hollyoaks'. The 31-year-old actress - who has starred as Maxine Minniver on the Channel 4 soap since November 2012 - has revealed she ''got bruising and whiplash'' while filming scenes with her on screen partner Patrick Blake - played by Jeremy Sheffield - who abuses her. It took the brunette beauty three weeks to recover from the incident although she insists she only has herself to blame. She explained: ''Jeremy is brilliant, we get on very well. We can push the boundaries. I would say, 'Do this harder,...
- 5/7/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'Hollyoaks' character Patrick Blake is to be diagnosed with motor neurone disease (Mnd). The head teacher, played by actor Jeremy Sheffield, will become the first main character in British soap history to be living with motor neurone disease when the diagnosis of the incurable condition is revealed early next month. Reflecting on the heartbreaking storyline, Jeremy said: ''I'm honoured to have been involved in some of the shows biggest storylines over the last couple of years. I hope Patrick's upcoming journey will captivate people's hearts and minds. ''Patrick recognises his symptoms of Mnd but he is in denial, having seen his father deteriorate...
- 3/29/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'Hollyoaks' character Patrick Blake is to be diagnosed with motor neurone disease (Mnd). The head teacher, played by actor Jeremy Sheffield, will become the first main character in British soap history to be living with motor neurone disease when the diagnosis of the incurable condition is revealed early next month. Reflecting on the heartbreaking storyline, Jeremy said: ''I'm honoured to have been involved in some of the shows biggest storylines over the last couple of years. I hope Patrick's upcoming journey will captivate people's hearts and minds. ''Patrick recognises his symptoms of Mnd but he is in denial, having seen his father deteriorate...
- 3/27/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Bay Street Theater presents the World Premiere of My Life Is A Musical now through August 31. This musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by Adam Overett, is directed and choreographed by Marlo Hunter. Presented in association with Martin Platt, David Elliott, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, Joan Raffeamp Jhett Tolentino, and Patrick Blake, with additional support from the Joseph Stein Fund for new musicals and Adriane and Jerry Cohen. BroadwayWorld has new production photos below...
- 7/30/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Bay Street Theater presents the World Premiere of My Life Is A Musical July 29-August 31. This musical comedy book, music and lyrics by Adam Overett, is directed and choreographed by Marlo Hunter. Presented in association with Martin Platt, David Elliott, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, Joan Raffe amp Jhett Tolentino, and Patrick Blake, with additional support from the Joseph Stein Fund for new musicals and Adriane and Jerry Cohen. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below...
- 7/24/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Bay Street Theater presents the World Premiere of My Life Is A Musical July 29-August 31.This musical comedy book, music and lyrics by Adam Overett, will be directed and choreographed by Marlo Hunter. Presented in association with Martin Platt, David Elliott, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, Joan Raffe amp Jhett Tolentino, and Patrick Blake, with additional support from the Joseph Stein Fund for new musicals and Adriane and Jerry Cohen. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal...
- 7/8/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Hollyoaks' Nikki Sanderson has been injured while filming her character Maxine Minniver's domestic abuse scenes. The 30-year-old actress is currently involved in one of the soap's darkest storylines as her alter-ego remains in an abusive relationship with Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield). However, the brunette beauty admits she's determined to make her character's issues believable, so has allowed her co-star Jeremy to hurt her during filming. She explained: ''It's been great to work with Jeremy. We get on so eel in real life - I trust him completely and it's the same in return, so that means we can push...
- 4/17/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Hollyoaks and the UK Home Office have launched a new advert as part of their 'This is Abuse' campaign.
The hard-hitting advert shows Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield) raping his girlfriend Maxine (Nikki Sanderson) after she refuses to give her consent.
The advert was shown on Channel 4 after the 9pm watershed.
A previous advert saw Patrick going through Maxine's phone, before telling her to get changed because she looked 'cheap'.
This new advert aims to show teenagers that sexual abuse and rape can happen while in a relationship.
Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker said: "Many young people do not understand that rape can, and does happen in relationships.
"We know that 33 per cent of girls and 16 per cent of boys have experienced some form of sexual violence from a boyfriend or girlfriend - this is why early intervention is crucial in order to prevent abuse before it starts.
"Our new...
The hard-hitting advert shows Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield) raping his girlfriend Maxine (Nikki Sanderson) after she refuses to give her consent.
The advert was shown on Channel 4 after the 9pm watershed.
A previous advert saw Patrick going through Maxine's phone, before telling her to get changed because she looked 'cheap'.
This new advert aims to show teenagers that sexual abuse and rape can happen while in a relationship.
Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker said: "Many young people do not understand that rape can, and does happen in relationships.
"We know that 33 per cent of girls and 16 per cent of boys have experienced some form of sexual violence from a boyfriend or girlfriend - this is why early intervention is crucial in order to prevent abuse before it starts.
"Our new...
- 2/1/2014
- Digital Spy
Dirk Savage loses his temper on Hollyoaks next week as he is forced to sit through a meal with Dodger's 'other' father. The Savage clan have recently been rocked by Dodger (Danny Mac) tracking down his biological dad Patrick Blake and twin sister Sienna, so kind-hearted Liberty tries to bring all parties closer together next week. When Liberty surprises everyone by inviting Patrick and Sienna over to the houseboat for dinner, Dirk (David Kennedy) realises that he needs to be on his best behaviour for Dodger's sake. However, an insecure Dirk soon starts to feel inadequate compared (more)...
- 12/4/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Dodger Savage's family dramas have surprising consequences on Hollyoaks next week as they lead to his brother Will and girlfriend Texas enjoying a night of passion together. Viewers will see Dodger's world rocked in the coming days as he tracks down his biological father Patrick Blake and also discovers that he has a twin sister Sienna. Dodger (Danny Mac) is initially reluctant to share his life-changing news with his loved ones back in the village, which leads to a misunderstanding when Texas (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) spots him with Sienna and assumes that he is cheating on her with this mystery girl. When Texas confronts him, Dodger is afraid of revealing the truth in front of his family, so he lies by saying that he has indeed been unfaithful. Dodger does later confide in Will (James Atherton) (more)...
- 11/20/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks's new recruit Jeremy Sheffield has teased that his character is much more "complex" than he first appears. The former Coronation Street and Holby City actor has signed up for the role of Patrick Blake, who is the biological father of established regular Dodger Savage. Sheffield appeared on Lorraine today (November 14) alongside co-star Nikki Sanderson and hinted that there could be surprises in store involving Patrick.
Pictured: Nikki Sanderson and Jeremy Sheffield on Lorraine. Describing Patrick, he commented: "I can only tell you a certain amount, I don't want to give it all away. He's nice, he's intelligent, successful. Then there's a whole other side to him which I'm not going to tell you, because that's to be revealed." Asked what attracted him to (more)...
Pictured: Nikki Sanderson and Jeremy Sheffield on Lorraine. Describing Patrick, he commented: "I can only tell you a certain amount, I don't want to give it all away. He's nice, he's intelligent, successful. Then there's a whole other side to him which I'm not going to tell you, because that's to be revealed." Asked what attracted him to (more)...
- 11/14/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Danny Mac has revealed details of Dodger Savage's first meeting with his biological father Patrick Blake. Last month, show bosses announced that former Coronation Street star Jeremy Sheffield had been cast as Patrick for upcoming scenes which see Dodger track down his long-lost dad. When Dodger finally gets Patrick's address in a future episode, he heads off to pay him a visit - bringing along Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson) for moral support. Mac told All About Soap: "Darren suggests he goes to visit Patrick and pretend to be gathering information for the census! Dodger's shocked when he first sees Patrick's house - it's huge with expensive cars on the driveway. It's the opposite to the place where Dodger grew up. "As Dodger and Darren arrive at the house, they see a girl who later (more)...
- 11/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jeremy Sheffield has joined the cast of 'Hollyoaks'. The 'Holby City' actor will take on the role of Patrick Blake - the biological father of Dodger Savage (Danny Mac). After discovering earlier this year that Dirk was not his real father Dodger has been left and confused about his identity, with the shock of finding out his brother and sister are only half-siblings adding to the stress. In November viewers will see Dodger track down his biological father and meeting with Patrick. Jeremy, 46, is excited to take on the challenge, saying: ''I'm very happy to be joining 'Hollyoaks' at a time when...
- 10/8/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Hollyoaks regular Dodger Savage is to discover that he has a twin sister in a shock storyline twist, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal. Actress Emily Lawrance has been cast in the role of Sienna, the twin sibling Dodger never knew he had. Dodger (Danny Mac) learns of Sienna's existence when he finally manages to track down his biological father Patrick Blake, played by former Coronation Street star Jeremy Sheffield.
Pictured: Emily Lawrance and Jeremy Sheffield on the Hollyoaks set. The cheeky ladies' man is left stunned by his latest life-changing discovery, while Sienna has been tipped to cause mayhem when she makes her arrival in (more)...
Pictured: Emily Lawrance and Jeremy Sheffield on the Hollyoaks set. The cheeky ladies' man is left stunned by his latest life-changing discovery, while Sienna has been tipped to cause mayhem when she makes her arrival in (more)...
- 10/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Former Holby City and Coronation Street star Jeremy Sheffield has been cast in Hollyoaks. The actor has signed up for the part of Dodger Savage's biological father Patrick Blake, who will make his first appearance on screen in a few weeks' time. While firm details of Patrick's first scenes have yet to be revealed, it's sure to be an emotional moment for Dodger as he comes face-to-face with his long-lost dad. Dodger's world was rocked in the summer when he learned that wheeler-dealer Dirk (David Kennedy) is not his real father. He initially kept his discovery to himself, but later lost his temper with Dirk for hiding the truth from him - and the pair's relationship has since been strained. Sheffield had a short stint in Weatherfield last December and January as he took on the part of charmer Danny Stratton for Becky McDonald's (more)...
- 10/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jeremy Sheffield has joined the cast of 'Hollyoaks'. The 'Holby City' actor will take on the role of Patrick Blake - the biological father of Dodger Savage (Danny Mac). After discovering earlier this year that Dirk was not his real father Dodger has been left and confused about his identity, with the shock of finding out his brother and sister are only half-siblings adding to the stress. In November viewers will see Dodger track down his biological father and meeting with Patrick. Jeremy, 46, is excited to take on the challenge, saying: ''I'm very happy to be joining 'Hollyoaks' at a time when...
- 10/5/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
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