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Callan

Callan

David Callan, only good at one thing, well maybe two, killing people and collecting toy soldiers.

19677.04 Seasons44 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Callan is the title of a British television series set in the murky world of espionage. Originally produced by ABC Weekend Television and later Thames Television, it was aired on the ITV network over four seasons spread out between 1967 and 1972. The series starred Edward Woodward as David Callan, a reluctant professional killer for a shadowy branch of the British Government's intelligence services known as 'the Section'.

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Top Cast

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

David Callan

Russell Hunter

Russell Hunter

Lonely

Anthony Valentine

Anthony Valentine

Mears

William Squire

William Squire

Hunter

Patrick Mower

Patrick Mower

Cross

Themes & Keywords

spyu.s. secret service agent

About Callan

Callan is a action & adventure, drama series that first aired in 1967 exploring themes of spy, u.s. secret service agent. it stars Edward Woodward, Russell Hunter, Anthony Valentine. Callan is the title of a British television series set in the murky world of espionage. Originally produced by ABC Weekend Television and later Thames Television, it was aired on the ITV network over four seasons spread out between 1967 and 1972. The series starred Edward Woodward as David Callan, a reluctant professional killer for a shadowy branch of the British Government's intelligence services known as 'the Section'.

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