Callan (film) Callan (film) Callan is an exciting 1974 British thriller film directed by Don Sharp and starring Edward Woodward, Eric Porter and Carl Möhner. It was based on the ITV television series "Callan" which ran from 1967 to 1972. David Callan (Edward Woodward), a leading intelligence agent/assassin in the employment of the S.I.S., was forced into retirement when he lost his nerve. Now, he is called back into service to handle the assassination of Schneider, a German businessman. Colonel Hunter (Eric Porter), his former employer, promises Callan that he'll be returned to active status as long as he follows his orders.
Paul Callan story, and is now taught in journalism school. As one of the last representatives of old Fleet Street he cuts an unmistakable figure, clad in pinstriped suit and trademark spotted bow tie regardless of geography or climate. In 1991 he moved to the "Daily Express" where he combines feature writing with news colour as well as contributing regularly to the comment pages. Callan is also a familiar face on television, remembered as a contributor to the "What the Papers Say" programme. Callan is also known for his acerbic book reviews despite being described by the critic Clive James as "having