Never Let Go (1960)

Not Rated   |    |  Crime, Drama, Thriller

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A cosmetic salesman sets out to prove to himself and his wife that he is not a failure.

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21 September 2005 | gvit-2
7
| Peter Sellers shows what could have been
This is not as great a film as the comments lead me to believe. However, it is a well done piece of work and obviously done on a very modest budget. The story is a bit heavy-handed in places, and the scene where the wife tells her husband that he's a loser is very hard to believe. That all being said, it is a dreary, gritty slice of England in the early sixties and is a showcase for the dramatic talents of Peter Sellers. While some of the supporting roles are well done, Sellers shines like a bright diamond with his intense and convincing portrayal of a carjacker, free of any moral pretense. If this film had been widely seen, I am convinced that many directors would have tried to get Sellers into more serious roles. His ability to leave all traces of the Goon comedy figure behind is truly astounding. If you are interested in post-war English cinema, this is an interesting film. If you are a fan of Peter Sellers, it's a must see.

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Trivia

When Richard Todd is talking to the police outside the run down building that houses Mervyn Johns' flat, there is a peeling poster on the wall advertising the 1955 production of the play "The Remarkable Mr Pennypacker" starring Nigel Patrick and Elizabeth Sellars.

Quotes

Lionel Meadows: I said I told you never to lift anything within five miles of around here! Don't you ever learn?

Goofs

About five minutes into the film, Cummings (Richard Todd) is looking for his stolen car. One of the shots is "flipped" - the sign for "Berger's Cosmetics" reads backwards.

Soundtracks

When Johnny Comes Marching Home
(uncredited)
Traditional
Arranged and conducted by John Barry
Lyrics by John Maitland
Sung by Adam Faith
Heard over the opening and closing titles

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Plot Summary

Genres

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

16 May 1962

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

Thomas Briggs building, Southgate Road, Hoxton, London, England, UK

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