The System (1964 film)

The System
American theatrical release poster
Directed byMichael Winner
Written byPeter Draper
StarringOliver Reed
Jane Merrow
Barbara Ferris
Julia Foster
Harry Andrews
CinematographyNicolas Roeg
Music byStanley Black
Distributed byBryanston Films (UK)
Release date
  • 11 October 1964 (1964-10-11) (UK)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The System (American: The Girl-Getters) is a 1964 British drama film directed by Michael Winner and starring Oliver Reed, Jane Merrow and Barbara Ferris. The writer was Peter Draper, who in this film popularised the word 'grockle' to mean a holiday visitor.

The film was crucial in the careers of both director Michael Winner and star Oliver Reed.

Julie Christie was originally to play Nicola but was unavailable. The part went to Jane Merrow; it was her first major film.