The System (1964 film)

The System
A movie poster using the film's alternative title: The Girl-Getters
Directed by	Michael Winner
Written by	Peter Draper
Starring	Oliver Reed Jane Merrow Barbara Ferris Julia Foster Harry Andrews
Music by	Stanley Black
Cinematography	Nicolas Roeg
Distributed by	Bryanston Films
Release date	11 October 1964
Running time	93 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

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.

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.