The Fiction Makers

1968Movie1 h 40 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score

An intriguing crime movie about crime and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, comfort or warmth.

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Story

An ultimatum for the Saint... Two hours to crack a strongroom tougher than Fort Knox... or die by the laser ray!

Simon Templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect one of his stars, a secretive recluse named Amos Klein who writes a popular (and lucrative) series of adventure novels about a manly and suave spy.

Feels like

  • Classic British Crime Drama
  • Rafflesian Gentleman Thief
  • Edwardian Era Setting
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Episodic Mystery
  • Charming Anti-Hero
  • Period Costume Detail
  • Light Adventure
  • Nostalgic TV Series
  • Intellectual Puzzle Solving

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Roy Ward Baker
Written by
John Kruse
Music by
Edwin Astley

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 8, 1968 · 1 h 40 min · Violence

Released
December 8, 1968
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fiction Makers?"

Questions about The Fiction Makers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Fiction Makers worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6).

Is The Fiction Makers okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Fiction Makers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Fiction Makers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.