Brighton Rock details
| Formats: | PG DVD, Blu-ray, LOVEFiLM Instant |
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| Starring: | Richard Attenborough, Carol Marsh, Hermione Baddeley, William Hartnell, Nigel Stock, Wylie Watson |
| Director: | John Boulting |
| Genre: | Drama - Crime, Mystery |
| Studio: | ELEVATION |
| Collections: | Black & White Movies, Book Adaptations, Gangs & Cartels, HD Drama, HD Dramatic Movies, HD Films, The Classic Collection |
| Title | Runtime | Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
Brighton Rock |
1hr 28 mins | PG |
LOVEFiLM Instant Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 28 minutes |
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| Rental release: | To be confirmed |
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Young scarface
By sheenaweena (42 reviews) from UK , 28 Jul 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
Brighton Rock is a fine examples of British 'noir.' 'Young scarface' (USA title) Pinkie Brown, devoid of redeeming features, is convincingly played by Richard Attenborough.
Opening scenes generate Hitchcockian suspense as Pinkies' gang pursue former member Fred who tries everything to 'protect' himself, including hastily befriending blowsy tart with heart, Ida Arnold aka Badderley. But in true psychopathic fashion, Pinkie casually murders his old mate, then suspects everyone of plotting to turn him in.
Doe-eyed waitress Rose, (Carol Marsh) finds Pinkie dreamy...despite overtly feeble attempts to disguise his true nature. But a wife's testimony is invalid and circumstances make marriage Pinkie's best option. A chilling moment comes after the seventeen year olds wed, when Pinkie condescends to make a phonograph record telling his new bride what she really means to him...
Meanwhile, Ida won't let sleeping dogs lie. She'd developed a soft spot for Pinkie's late pal Fred and is determined to find out what really became of him.
Excellent cinematography and camerawork create Brighton's shadowy side and tattered interiors of 'seen better days' boarding houses and pubs add to the 'dead end,' oppressive atmosphere. Rosary beads tumbling out of Rose's purse on her first date with Pinkie announce the underlying theme of sin and redemption that also underscores the surprise ending.
Despite a few time worn creaks in the plot, Brighton Rock is a compelling, highly stylisied and watchable thriller...- Was this review helpful to you?
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(61)Brighton Rock rocks
By Jim_E (7 reviews) , 08 Feb 2013[Highly rated reviewer]
Almost unbearably good; Attenborough's performance is hypnotising and the pace and structure of the film almost perfect. Can't believe I've never seen it before.- Was this review helpful to you?
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An Absolute British Classic
By Viveka (57 reviews) , 19 Jan 2013I have watched this film so many times and still enjoyed it. It is a perfect British film of its time by the Boulting brothers displaying the darker side of life from the lower class. Richard Attenborough is brilliant as the cold brutal and self obsessed cowardly bully who is adored by the niave young girl beyond reason. Hermione Baddeley gives a memorable portrayal of the blowsy older performer whose career is past it's best plus there are a host of superb supporting roles by excellent actors of the day. Yet there is another star addition to the film - Brighton itself! How wonderful it is to see it in detail as the lively and thrilling classic English seaside destination of the period!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Disappointing classic
By Barneybee (16 reviews) , 19 Jan 2013Found the storyline to be rather boring and poorly acted. Didn't mind it being black and white. A ok film just to pass the time.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Brighton Rock, hard rock.
By avii (14 reviews) , 03 Dec 2012This was a fantastic film. It was ruthless, it must have been a daring release at the time. Knocks spots of some of the so-called gangster movies of today. Every film viewer should see it so they can compare all others to this classic.- Was this review helpful to you?
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BEST FILM EVA. OMGZZZZZ.
By BruceSpringsteen (1 review) , 13 Aug 2012BEST FILM EVA. OMGZZZZZ. IT MAKES ME WANT TO VISIT BRIGHTON, AND BE WITH ALL THE GANGSTAAAZ. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FILM, AND THE BOOK. SPICER IS MY INSPIRATION!!!- Was this review helpful to you?
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