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.
Philip Callan Philip Callan Philip Callan (1837 - 13 June 1902) was an Irish Member of Parliament. Callan was born in Cookstown House Ardee in 1837 and was the son of Owen Callan MP. He studied Law at Trinity College, Dublin, and also at Kings Inns as can be seen in his papers for Kings Inns Admittance. He was called to the Bar in Dublin in 1865 and shortly after was also called to the English Bar. Callan was elected to Parliament as a Liberal, for the Borough of Dundalk, in 1868. Re-elected as a Home Ruler in the 1874 general election,