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In this vivid adaptation of Graham Greene's novel about the seedy British beachfront underworld, Richard Attenborough appears in top form as petty gangster Pinkie Brown. The manipulative thug rashly commits a murder and uses a waitress (Carol Marsh) to provide his alibi, with unexpected consequences.
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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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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
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'). Picture quality is high where, at some points, there is even a 3D look to the image; sound quality is also good. A suoerior version of this well known classic work.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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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.
11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I not sure 'what' exactly has been 'digitally remastered' on this BLU RAY reissue, but it sure ain't the print.
There are scratches on the negative, lines in some scenes, blurriness in others and a general slapdash feel to the whole thing. If this has been supposedly restored, then I can't see where...
If you're a lover of the film, then I'd say hire the BLU RAY 'before' you buy to avoid disappointment...
There are scratches on the negative, lines in some scenes, blurriness in others and a general slapdash feel to the whole thing. If this has been supposedly restored, then I can't see where...
If you're a lover of the film, then I'd say hire the BLU RAY 'before' you buy to avoid disappointment...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 9 months ago by P. Mulvey
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 12 months ago by film boy
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 13 months ago by P. Longworth
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 14 months ago by vaesoli
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 14 months ago by Potts
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