Breaking Point

"There's nothing more deadly than a gentle man pushed too far"

1976 1h 32m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 6

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Synopsis

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The Mafia tries to take revenge against a man who testified against them in court.

“There's nothing more deadly than a gentle man pushed too far”

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Cast

Bo Svenson
Michael McBain
Robert Culp
Frank Sirrianni
John Colicos
Vincent Karbone
Belinda Montgomery
Diana McBain
Linda Sorensen
Helen McBain
Stephen Young
Peter Stratas
Jeff Lynas
Andy Stratas
Gerry Salsberg
Vigorito

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bob Clark
Writers: Roger Swaybill, Roger Swaybill, Stanley Mann
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bob Clark, shot by Marc Champion. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David McLey. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stan Cole shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Bo Svenson and Robert Culp and John Colicos carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "There's nothing more deadly than a gentle man pushed too far".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0074238 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Bob Clark directs. Marc Champion behind the camera. David McLey scores. Stan Cole cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Bob Clark, shot by Marc Champion. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David McLey. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stan Cole shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bo Svenson and Robert Culp and John Colicos carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "There's nothing more deadly than a gentle man pushed too far".
8IMDB entry: tt0074238 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.