- Actors: Victor Mature, Anita Ekberg, Trevor Howard, Bonar Colleano, Dorothy Alison
- Directors: John Gilling
- Writers: John Paxton
- Producers: Albert R. Broccoli, Irving Allen, Phil C. Samuel
- Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Sony Pictures Home
- DVD Release Date: 16 Aug 2010
- Run Time: 92 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B004CZZZ2W
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 70,177 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Product details |
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I would have to agree about the problems with playing this disc with other viewers. I was looking forward to see this movie as I had not seen it for years, but could only watch 57 minutes before disc would not go any further so wont it play the last 20 minutes.
I re-ordered weeks later and the same problem happened.
So its obvious Sony has a faulty batch and in that case why don't they get them returned and sort out the problem as these films cost enough to buy...
I re-ordered weeks later and the same problem happened.
So its obvious Sony has a faulty batch and in that case why don't they get them returned and sort out the problem as these films cost enough to buy...
Format:DVD
This is the type of movie shown on BBC2 etc 30 to 40 years ago on a saturday afternoon once the test card finished,now only on a Columbia classics release,which like warner archive and MGM ltd edtion set of films are much better than some people have said on other reviews,ok not much information on dvd cover and no extras,but very good widscreen ratio and superb sound,plus have not seen a better b/w print in a long time,it`s crystal clear.As for the movie I think you will like it,yes a bit old fashioned and jumps around somewhat,but this is one of the first to look into drug taking and dope peddling,must be one of the first type of anglo-american co-productions as many brit actors in it including the great Sidney James in a straight role.The Radio Times film guide states that Victor Mature and Anita Ekberg don`t try and act much but I could not disagree more they are great in it,Mature just has that set face in all his films,Trevor Howard has a nice change as the villain.The other thing is worldwide title of pickup alley was INTERPOL which is a much more fitting name for movie as it moves from London,Paris,Athens etc,truly a international fast moving flick in it`s day,great entertainment for a rainny afternoon or evening viewing,but only if you like old style late 50`s movie making,as WE do.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com:
3 reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
BEWARE: Defective DVD
23 Dec 2011
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the first DVD-Rom film classic that has turned out a dissappointment. After the first 50 minutes (Chapter #7) the image either freezes in some players, or becomes electronic confetti for the rest of the flik. A drag. And since I couldn't get to it until 2 months after I purchased it (from the Market Place), I'm stuck. It's a great B-Movie detective yarn from the 50's shown in Anamorphic B&W 2:35 aspect ratio, shot in NY, London, Lisbon and Rome, with a fun cast (in particular, Trevor Howard relishing his ultra villanous role). So, if you buy it, make sure to skip to Chapter #7 before you invest 50 minutes of fun and disappointment sets in! Ouch!
BUYER BEWARE- Please read this review
16 April 2012
Format:DVD
This one of my nostalgic favourite films and I was delighted when I found it on American Amazon. I read Chuck Snow's review (and added grateful comments) and also Music Man's comments on Robin Summers review (where he does NOT mention any problem), but I thought oh time has passed, a faulty couple of DVD's - what are the chances? THE CHANCES ARE BAD. I watched my DVD last night - lovely B/W scope - and - It froze at exactly the 57' mark and nothing I could do made it work (My copy doesn't have chapters so I couldn't go beyond that 57' point. So...Just be warned...and one last question please - Can I ask if Robin Simmons bought and watched the same Sony/Columbia DVD? I really would like to know whether Chuck/Music Man/Me were just unlucky....Calm now, and many thanks Robin if you do read this I'd love your thoughts.
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful
INTERPOL DRAMA HINTS OF JAMES BOND?
10 Mar 2011
Format:DVD
From 1957. When his sister is murdered, an Interpol agent (Victor Mature) swears vengeance on the drug kingpin (Trevor Howard) responsible for her death. By chance, he is assigned to do just that! The pursuit leads to London, Rome, Athens, Paris, and New York where Kingpin Howard finally meets his unexpected but just demise. Nice international flavor of what is a changed but familiar landscape. This is a film very much of its era. A kind of precursor to the yet unborn James Bond franchise with Mature assuming a license to kill on a globe-trotting mission against an evil organization that threatens the values of the west.
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
