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Richard Attenborough takes the lead role in the true story of the infamous English mass murderer John Reginald Christie who killed 8 women over a period of 13 years. After moving in as tenants in Christie's house, Timothy Evans (John Hurt) and his wife Beryl (Judy Geeson) go to their landlord for help in obtaining an abortion. Christie agrees to do what he can, and uses this as an opportunity to murder Beryl, adding one more victim to an already lengthy list. When the frightened Timothy is then blamed for the crime, and found guilty in a court of law (with Christie acting as a witness), Christie is able to continue killing undetected.
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Based on the best-selling book by Ludovic Kennedy, this is the true story of the murderer John Reginald Christie, played superbly by actor/director Richard Attenborough (Brighton Rock; Morning Departure; I'm Alright Jack; dir: Gandhi).
Set in London in 1949 and co-starring Judy Geeson (To Sir With Love; The Eagle Has Landed) & John Hurt (Alien; The Elephant Man; Champions; White Mischief) as Timothy Evans and his wife Beryl, the young married couple who move into Christie's house as lodgers, it's a dark chilling, ultimately very sad tale of murder and the terrible miscarriage of justice which followed.
Now finally on dvd for the first time, 40 years on from it's initial release, it's still a powerful and immensely moving film, and a very worthy reminder to those who just know Richard Attenborough as a director of big epics, what a truly great actor he once was.
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
By John Dynan
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10 Rillington Place is not a fun movie for those looking for a Saturday night popcorn/splatter fest. It is a hard-edged, harrowing account of British mass-murderer John Reginald Christie and his hapless fall guy, Timothy Evans. The film, directed by Richard Fleischer and featuring Richard Attenborough and John Hurt in the two leading roles, is based on the book of the same name written by Ludovic Kennedy. This controversial case, which resulted in two hangings, came back to haunt Britain after everyone thought it had been resolved and was paramount in the abandonment of capital punishment in the UK. The slant in this film is unmistakeable.
Starting in 1949, the Evans family: Timothy, his wife Beryl and their baby daughter Geraldine, arrived at Christie's dingy Rillinton Place address to rent the flat on the top floor. Christie had already killed two women by this time and would continue to do so after the Evans's had gone. Timothy Evans was a compulsive liar of rather limited intelligence and it was his gullibility combined with Christie's manipulative talents which would eventually get him into trouble.
Posing as a backyard abortionist, Christie sets to work on the newly-pregnant Beryl with predictably awful results and this is one of the most distressing scenes in this very disturbing film. He then convinces Evans that he should leave or face the consequences, promising to place the baby in the care of some friends in Acton. For Evans, as if things weren't bad enough already, they only get worse from here.
Shot in the original street and using exteriors fronm the actual house, the film has a very stark confronting look with a seedy brown look, all accentuated by the quietness and lack of music. The acting is very powerful: Attenborough being particularly villainous and the direction is very tight. Intelligently scripted and with no actual gore, it is "the thinking person's horror movie". The result is superb pace and an utterly chilling atmosphere. I think the feeling I got most from this film was one of absolute helplessness and revulsion. A first rate film which makes a very clear point, 10 Rillington Place has a very important message for all and goes way beyond other films of the same genre.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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One reviewer wrote: "It's impossible for anyone who has seen this film not to be affected by it.." how true!
I saw it on television when I was around seventeen or so, and it scared me badly. Ominous, dark and saturated with an all pervading uneasiness throughout, it WILL remain in the memory always.Pat Heywood who plays Mrs. Christie looks petrified, she knows, and in one chilling segment Reg in all consuming self-pity declares: "I should be in hospital" Mrs. Christie replies: "I know where you should be.." I'll never forget the look she gave him.
Even the authentic exterior street scenes are unsettling.
Truly a horrible case that occurred in our time-essential viewing for the stout hearted.
Truly a masterpiece that will never be bettered.
I saw it on television when I was around seventeen or so, and it scared me badly. Ominous, dark and saturated with an all pervading uneasiness throughout, it WILL remain in the memory always.Pat Heywood who plays Mrs. Christie looks petrified, she knows, and in one chilling segment Reg in all consuming self-pity declares: "I should be in hospital" Mrs. Christie replies: "I know where you should be.." I'll never forget the look she gave him.
Even the authentic exterior street scenes are unsettling.
Truly a horrible case that occurred in our time-essential viewing for the stout hearted.
Truly a masterpiece that will never be bettered.
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Zippy
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A classic piece of British film making. As accurate as a film can be, where-ever possible in the film the dialogue has been based on official documentation. Couple this with outstanding performances and attention to detail ( it was even filmed at Rillington Place, albeit a few doors down from the actual house ) makes this film a must-see. I remember visiting Madam Tussauds waxwork museum in London as a kid in the 70s and seeing Christie's waxwork in the chamber of horrors where Christie is stood, brush in hand having wallpapered over a cavity in the wall where he put bodies of his victims, I have no idea if the waxwork is still there today.
If you are expecting a slasher type fim then this is not for you. If you want a film that is dark, creepy and atmospheric with a top notch script and performances then this is definately for you. Don't be put off by the fact that it was made in 1971. As good today as it ever was.
If you are expecting a slasher type fim then this is not for you. If you want a film that is dark, creepy and atmospheric with a top notch script and performances then this is definately for you. Don't be put off by the fact that it was made in 1971. As good today as it ever was.
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Creepy
Creepy film and even more so as it was filmed in the actual house before it was pulled down after filming. Makes your skin feel cold and leaves you thinking.....
Published 5 hours ago by NICOLA DOWNEY
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 Rillington place
It's a must watch DVD,a compelling performance by Richard Attenborough in a true story of how one man can commit a horrendous crimes.
Published 13 days ago by William Graham Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chilling but well presented and acted
I recall this case beingt he reason i became opposed to capital punishment when i was about 15. The film well portrays the issues. An excellent film
Published 15 days ago by Adrian
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good gift
Packaging wasn't perfect you could tell it was used and I was buying this as a gift for some one but I didn't get any complaints from who I gave it to and they loved the product
Published 25 days ago by michael allan williamson
3.0 out of 5 stars
10 Rillington
Not a great film but an okay watch on a cold winter's evening when there is nothing on the TV.
Published 1 month ago by Jean
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The Law Shall Take Its Course
So says the criminal court, as wrongly-convicted Timothy Evans is deemed sufficiently 'in charge' of his faculties (despite being illiterate, simple and having concocted a whole... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Keith M
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 Rillington Place
Still a total classic after all these years.
Outstanding performances from all main characters.
John Hurt stood out, memorable performance.
william - colchester
Outstanding performances from all main characters.
John Hurt stood out, memorable performance.
william - colchester
Published 2 months ago by Mr. William T. Welsh
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THE HOME OF A MURDERER 10 RILLINGTON PLACE
EXCELLENT STORY COVERING THE HORENDOUS DEEDS OF CHRISTY ONE OF BRITIANS MOST INFAMOUS
MURDERERS
THE FILM COVERS THE ACTUAL HOUSE WHERE THE CRIMES TOOK PLACE.
MURDERERS
THE FILM COVERS THE ACTUAL HOUSE WHERE THE CRIMES TOOK PLACE.
Published 4 months ago by j evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
one of the best brittish films ever made RICHARD ATTENBROUGH IS QUITE FANTASTIC AS IS JOHN HURT DONT WATCH ALONE
Published 5 months ago by Mark
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10 Rillington Place
Bought this as I had watched the film many, many years ago and recently it had been mentioned in a televison series I 'd watched. Read more
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