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.
Callan (TV series) two box sets of Callan audio adventures based on the Sunday Express Short Stories written by James Mitchell. The tales have been adapted by Peter Mitchell, the series creator's son, and will star Ben Miles in the title role, with Frank Skinner as "Lonely", Nicholas Briggs as "Hunter" and Jane Slavin as "Liz". The stories will be released as Volume One in July 2018 and Volume Two in January 2019. The following is a table listing the awards and nominations received by "Callan" The series' distinctive theme tune, "Girl in the Dark", was a library composition written by Dutch composer