Brighton Rock

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A psychopathic hoodlum tries to rid himself permanently of all entanglements so he can escape the law - even if this means killing the girl who loves him. A sunny-day-at-the-beach film noir, thrilling, tense, and atmospheric. 'The precision and the anxiety to please of a circular saw.' Dilys Powell

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Review by Barry Forshaw on 9th October 2002

In one of the best British films noir, Dickie Attenborough¹s deceptively innocent looks hide a violent and temperamental maniac. Pinkie will not tolerate drinking and smoking, but condones the occasional murder. The
seediness of the seaside town is almost palpable; the sleazy nightlife, the greasy fish and chips (and hairstyles), the great underbelly of B&B Brighton. Expressionistic studio shots and night-time locations ­down
alleyways and streets ­ give the seaside town a nightmarish look never seen before. Arguably the best film made by the talented Boulting brothers, it competes with the best of the underworld films made in Hollywood.

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Review by Ezekiel Lee on 3rd May 2006

In one of the best British films noir, Dickie Attenborough¹s deceptively innocent looks hide a violent and temperamental maniac. Pinkie will not tolerate drinking and smoking, but condones the occasional murder. The
seediness of the seaside town is almost palpable; the sleazy nightlife, the greasy fish and chips (and hairstyles), the great underbelly of B&B Brighton. Expressionistic studio shots and night-time locations ­down
alleyways and streets ­ give the seaside town a nightmarish look never seen before. Arguably the best film made by the talented Boulting brothers, it competes with the best of the underworld films made in Hollywood.

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Review by leigh film society on 30th October 2002

In one of the best British films noir, Dickie Attenborough¹s deceptively innocent looks hide a violent and temperamental maniac. Pinkie will not tolerate drinking and smoking, but condones the occasional murder. The
seediness of the seaside town is almost palpable; the sleazy nightlife, the greasy fish and chips (and hairstyles), the great underbelly of B&B Brighton. Expressionistic studio shots and night-time locations ­down
alleyways and streets ­ give the seaside town a nightmarish look never seen before. Arguably the best film made by the talented Boulting brothers, it competes with the best of the underworld films made in Hollywood.

Review by Dan Macklin on 11th May 2004

In one of the best British films noir, Dickie Attenborough¹s deceptively innocent looks hide a violent and temperamental maniac. Pinkie will not tolerate drinking and smoking, but condones the occasional murder. The
seediness of the seaside town is almost palpable; the sleazy nightlife, the greasy fish and chips (and hairstyles), the great underbelly of B&B Brighton. Expressionistic studio shots and night-time locations ­down
alleyways and streets ­ give the seaside town a nightmarish look never seen before. Arguably the best film made by the talented Boulting brothers, it competes with the best of the underworld films made in Hollywood.

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