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December 1947 (UK) morePlot:
Pinkie Brown (Richard Attenborough) is a small town hoodlum who's gang run a protection racket based at Brighton race course... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
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Attenborough Blames Violent Films For Youth Crime
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Top notch gangster film British style moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Richard Attenborough | ... | Pinkie Brown | |
| Carol Marsh | ... | Rose Brown | |
| Hermione Baddeley | ... | Ida Arnold | |
| William Hartnell | ... | Dallow, henchman | |
| Harcourt Williams | ... | Prewitt - Pinkie's lawyer | |
| Wylie Watson | ... | Spicer, henchman | |
| Nigel Stock | ... | Cubitt - henchman | |
| Victoria Winter | ... | Judy, gang moll | |
| Reginald Purdell | ... | Frank, blind gang member | |
| George Carney | ... | Phil Corkery | |
| Charles Goldner | ... | Colleoni | |
| Alan Wheatley | ... | Fred Hale, alias Kolly Kibber | |
| Lina Barrie | ... | Molly, giggly girl in beach chair | |
| Joan Sterndale-Bennett | ... | Delia | |
| Harry Ross | ... | Bill Brewer |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
92 minCountry:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:16 | Norway:16 (1948) | Sweden:(Banned) (1947-1957) | Sweden:15 | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) (1991) | UK:PG (re-rating) (1994) | Australia:PGFun Stuff
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"You are Colly Kibber and I claim the Daily Messenger prize" this was actually paraphrasing The News Chronicle who had a promotional character called Lobby Ludd who toured seaside towns giving away £5 notes when being successfully challenged. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Ida and her friend observe Pinkie and Rose from the hotel lobby balcony, their voices are heard speaking to one another while their mouths are closed. moreQuotes:
Mother Superior: [while comforting Rose after Pinkie's death] You or I cannot fathom the appalling strangeness of the mercy of God. moreSoundtrack:
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I hope this film is remembered for all time as it is an incredible piece of film-making. Excellent script, suspense and a wonderful performance by Richard Attenborough as the ruthless and emotionless gang leader Pinky.
Despite Brighton being known for its family orientated beaches, entertainment and pier, we see a very dark and disturbing side to this relaxed holiday town. There is a sinister feel throughout and is shot and edited very well. It was a bit hard to understand some of the dialogue at times but this did not matter as it captivates and draws you in for the duration.
I recommend it highly.