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Roy Boulton directs this classic adaptation of the Graham Greene novel detailing the activities of a group of thugs in 1930s Brighton. Pinkie Brown (Richard Attenborough) is the head of a gang of small time crooks who make their money from a protection racket centred around Brighton race course. Pinkie is known for his short fuse and brutality, so his murder of a rival, Fred (Alan Wheatley), is very much in character. Pinkie believes, nonetheless, that he has got away with the crime until the promptings of a suspicious local woman, Ida (Hermione Baddeley), threaten to have the case reopened. Since only one person can identify him as the murderer, the waitress, Rose Brown (Carol Marsh), Pinkie comes up with an ingenious solution - marry Rose to stop her testifying against him. But will things go to plan?
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Linear PCM ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This unsparing, brutal look at the British criminal underbelly stars Richard Attenborough as Pinkie Brown, a pock-marked gang leader. While leading his men in a racetrack robbery, Pinkie kills a man. He convinces pretty waitress Rose (Carol Marsh) to provide him with an alibi, promising to marry her in exchange. After the wedding, the sociopathic Pinkie conducts a slow and careful campaign to drive his young wife to suicide. A moody, well-acted film with a stunning performance by the 24-year-old Attenborough, Brighton Rock is notable for bringing a new vicious realism to British crime cinema. Adapted by Terrance Rattigan and Graham Greene, from Greene's novel, the screenplay is superlative. The grim realism and sordid subject matter of the film is striking, handled by twin filmmakers Roy and John Boulting, who use mood and dark, stark photography to convey an almost palpable sense of dread. The American distributor of Brighton Rock, smelling disaster with that ambivalent title, renamed the film Young Scarface, and while it was quite controversial in its day, the film can't quite recapture the impact it had upon its initial release. ...Brighton Rock (1947) ( Young Scarface ) (Blu-Ray)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By R. Poole
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A lot of the reviewers are confusing this dvd with the blu-ray version.This dvd isnt that version;this is the criterion/studio canal version and its very well restored . Tho' its supposed to be set between the wars the costumes are a bit later but considering this was made in 1947 and rationing was still on then i suppose a lot of pre-war clothes were still being worn. Then as a lot of the film is on location in Brighton at this time ,its understandable you couldnt dress the whole town and it really dosnt detract.Attenborough gives a chilling performance as the vicious Pinky and the whole cast give realistic performances.Excellent British film noir about racketering and small town gangs.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By R. Shore
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having just watched this special blu-ray edition of this 1948 classic, I can confirm that unlike the DVD this does contain subtitles, useful as my hearing was badly damaged years ago. For anyone familiar with UK TV showings of this classic, all prints have been a disappointment. All scratched and worn out. Well this new blu-ray is a revelation. Superbly restored with a level of detail I didn't think possible. The grain structure is intact with a very clear mono soundtrack that even someone with my loss of hearing can still hear with the emphasis on the characters talking.
The blacks are rich and detail you have to see to believe. The extras while light are very very good and I honestly don't think you could add any more to the package. A running commentary from an historian would have been nice but don't let the lack of extras put you off. It's a must buy and a joy to see the continuing trend for restored old classic films.
The blacks are rich and detail you have to see to believe. The extras while light are very very good and I honestly don't think you could add any more to the package. A running commentary from an historian would have been nice but don't let the lack of extras put you off. It's a must buy and a joy to see the continuing trend for restored old classic films.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What can I say - this film is a classic, suspenseful and atmospheric. I found the quality of the dvd to be fine, bearing in mind that it's a black and white movie made over 65 years ago! Watched it with my daughter and her partner - she thought it was great, he thought it was...er...well, not that good, to paraphrase his actual verdict. Personally I love old films that rely on the quality of the acting and the writing rather than thrills and special effects.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Bit Hammy...
...but a good movie all the same. Old films remind us that once we had to rely on words rather than CGI to entertain us. Read more
Published 3 months ago by angela sains
4.0 out of 5 stars
For Once, The Sea Looks Threatening
"Brighton Rock," (1947) is a classic 92-minute black and white film noir adaptation of outstanding British author Graham Greene's classic, early career, downbeat novel of the same... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stephanie DePue
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Impressed by this Version of Brighton Rock (1947)
I was very impressed by the Blu-Ray version of this classic noir from the late 1940s (sometimes referred to as 'the Golden Age of British cinema'). Read more
Published 17 months ago by rfn_williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Dickie
Bought this for my parents so i haven`t actually seen this film myself, but they think it`s one of Richard Attenbourgh`s best films and they gave it a big thumbs up!
Published 21 months ago by P. Mulvey
4.0 out of 5 stars
BRIGHTON STILL ROCKS
HAD THE DVD OF THIS.NOW HAVE THIS BLU RAY. WELL WORTH HAVING. A GREAT FILM.BETTER THAN DVD QUALITY WISE. A MUST HAVE.
Published on 7 May 2011 by english buyer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dreadful transfer of a British Classic...
I not sure 'what' exactly has been 'digitally remastered' on this BLU RAY reissue, but it sure ain't the print. Read more
Published on 25 April 2011 by Mark Barry, Reckless Records, London
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent movie, a very good blu-ray product
I received my copy of Brighton Rock just this week and watched it last night. Overall, I'm very impressed with this blu-ray, the image is excellent for a film of this age, and the... Read more
Published on 7 April 2011 by P. Longworth
2.0 out of 5 stars
Snow on Brighton ?
I watched this blu-ray on a Sony Full HD LCD screen with a PS3. The image is often very nicely detailed, some sequences are very nice considering the age of the film, but... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2011 by vaesoli
1.0 out of 5 stars
Are there no subtitles?
I would love to purchase this DVD but there are no subtitles (at least it doesn't say there are) and I am profoundly deaf. Brighton Rock - Special Edition [DVD] [1947]
Published on 9 Mar 2011 by Potts
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