Scenariusz:
Seth HoltZdjęcia:
Paul BeesonObsada:
George Nader, Bernard Lee, Maggie Smith, Bessie Love, Geoffrey Keen, Lionel Jeffries, Andree Melly, Glyn Houston, John Turner, Harry H. Corbett (więcej)Opisy(1)
Paul Gregory (George Nader) is a thief - he's the best in the business and always thinks big, but unlike most criminals he isn't driven to crime through a life of adversity and desperation, he does it simply for the thrill. Thanks to his ruthless ingenuity and cunning persuasion he's also managed to avoid being caught by the law. On the run from Canadian authorities he manages to escape the country and heads for London and with a new identity he hatches a devious plan. Worming his way into the life of a wealthy widow he plans to steal a rare collection of antique coins left to her by her late husband. Could this be Paul Gregory's most ambitious and successful con? Or is he sealing his own fate? (StudioCanal)
(więcej)Recenzje (1)
Alright, maybe it doesn’t quite deserve four stars—the obvious fake backdrops in some of the “exterior” scenes were hard to ignore, and the story had its flaws. But honestly, I had a good time watching it, even though I couldn’t bring myself to root for the main “hero.” He could’ve earned some points with me, but he completely lost them when he didn’t even bother to close that damn fridge. That really ticked me off—what an inconsiderate jerk! The real standout for me was Maggie Smith’s character, Bridget Howard, teetering on the edge of the moral slippery slope. At just 24, she brought a lot of charm to the role. People sometimes tell me there’s no point in watching old films, but this one proves otherwise. Unlike a lot of British black-and-white crime films from that era, this kept me entertained the whole way through, and the ending didn’t disappoint. So, I decided to be a bit more generous with my rating. / Lesson learned: Sometimes a warm prison cell is better than a cold, bleak moor.
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