A criminal gang sets out to pull off the heist of a large army payroll.A criminal gang sets out to pull off the heist of a large army payroll.A criminal gang sets out to pull off the heist of a large army payroll.
Kenneth MacKintosh
- Capt. Nicholson
- (as Kenneth Mackintosh)
Tom Adams
- Cpl. Glenn
- (uncredited)
John Barrett
- Publican at Window
- (uncredited)
Anthony Bate
- Sgt. Reeves
- (uncredited)
Rodney Bewes
- Pvt. Maynard
- (uncredited)
Richard Bidlake
- Lt. Waddington
- (uncredited)
Douglas Blackwell
- Day
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFilm debut of Rodney Bewes.
- GoofsWhen the gang are in the barn at the end, a battery of filming lights is reflected in the van's side windows.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Silent Playground (1963)
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Classic British Noir
This film grabs you from the very start. Its simple bare-bones approach emphasises the clever plot, and engaging character development. The lack of soundtrack actually heightens tension appropriately, along with deft camera work, and tight dialog.
The plot itself is clearly the major player in this ensemble, not to denigrate the cast, who do a superb job of tense interaction, with appropriate support from typical British aloofness, and clipped military tones.
The plot ducks and weaves as it unfolds before your eyes. At times you wonder the significance of a particular action, only to later admire its genius as you appreciate its subtle significance. The tension is magnificently maintained throughout.
As another reviewer has commented - the movie has you rooting for the anti-heroes right to the end!! What a splendid achievement. Worthy of the 8 stars!!
The plot itself is clearly the major player in this ensemble, not to denigrate the cast, who do a superb job of tense interaction, with appropriate support from typical British aloofness, and clipped military tones.
The plot ducks and weaves as it unfolds before your eyes. At times you wonder the significance of a particular action, only to later admire its genius as you appreciate its subtle significance. The tension is magnificently maintained throughout.
As another reviewer has commented - the movie has you rooting for the anti-heroes right to the end!! What a splendid achievement. Worthy of the 8 stars!!
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- Apr 8, 2017
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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