The System (1964 film)

The System (USA: The Girl-Getters) is a 1964 British drama film directed by Michael Winner and starring Oliver Reed, Jane Merrow and Barbara Ferris. Julie Christie was originally intended to be in the film, but she had to withdraw, and was replaced by Julia Foster. The writer was Peter Draper, who in this film popularised the word 'grockle' to mean a holiday visitor.

Contents

• The system 1964 trailer
• The system 1964 opening credits
• Cast
• Locations
• References

Cast

Oliver Reed as Tinker

Jane Merrow as Nicola

Barbara Ferris as Suzy

Julia Foster as Lorna

Harry Andrews as Larsey

Ann Lynn as Ella

Guy Doleman as Philip

Andrew Ray as Willy

John Porter-Davison as Grib

Clive Colin-Bowler as Sneakers

Iain Gregory as Sammy

David Hemmings as David

John Alderton as Nidge

Jeremy Burnham as Ivor

Mark Burns as Michael

Derek Nimmo as James

Derek Newark as Alfred

Locations

Extensive location filming took place in South Devon including Brixham station (now demolished), Brixham harbour, Elberry Cove, Paignton beach, harbour,and pier, Torquay Palm Court hotel (now demolished), and Torquay seafront. Kingswear, Dartmouth ferry, Dartmouth, Slapton Sands, and Hallsands also featured.