The Walking Stick (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 8.8
Released in 1970, The Walking Stick is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Eric Till, running about 101 minutes. “Some women will do anything a man asks...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman's highly ordered and structured life is turned upside-down when she meets a handsome stranger at a party. Friendship soon develops into romance and for the first time in her life she is truly happy. This happiness is short lived, however, as little by little she discovers her partner has been lying to her about his past. It is soon revealed that he and his friends have been planning to rob the auction house that she works for and they require her inside knowledge in order to pull off the crime.
Who’s in it. The Walking Stick stars David Hemmings as Leigh Hartley, Samantha Eggar as Deborah Dainton, Emlyn Williams as Jack Foil and Phyllis Calvert as Erica Dainton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, The Walking Stick sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Walking Stick page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Walking Stick tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Walking Stick (1970)?
- In US, The Walking Stick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Walking Stick worth watching?
- The Walking Stick holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Walking Stick?
- The Walking Stick stars David Hemmings, Samantha Eggar, Emlyn Williams, Phyllis Calvert and Ferdy Mayne.
- When was The Walking Stick released?
- The Walking Stick was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.