"Kubrik tried to eradicate the prints of this film... but unbeknown to him, Kodak kept a copy! Really difficult to get hold of. Shot for $20,000. At deathpoint, 4 soldiers face their fears to survive."
"Told in the form of a boxer's confession to a stranger at a train station. Flawed, but interesting. Influential boxing scenes; draws from SK's first unavailable doc 'Day of the Fight'."
"The story of a daring robbery at a racetrack, ad how an ex-con goes about setting it up. Made his reputation, shot in 24 days. Tarantino cites it as an influence on his films"
"SK and Kirk Douglas theen went on to make another rebellion movie - it was his first box office hit... SK was not given script control; he felt it was too moralising. Kept control on all films after."
"It's a bit too full of idolisation, but it's fascinating to get an insight into the life of such a private and unique person. A good way to end this list :)."