- Actors: Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, John Hurt, Pat Heywood, Isobel Black
- Directors: Richard Fleischer
- Format: Colour, PAL
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Cinema Club
- VHS Release Date: 3 April 1995
- Run Time: 107 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000057F5A
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,089 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Richard Fleischer directs this gripping true story about John Christie, one of Britain's most infamous mass murderers.
Actor/director Richard Attenborogh (Brighton Rock; I'm Alright Jack) has one of his best ever roles as Christie. and he's ably supported by excellent work from John Hurt (The Naked Civil Servant; Alien; The Elephant Man; White Mischief) as the doomed Timothy Evans & Judy Geeson (To Sir With Love; Doomwatch; Brannigan; Inseminoid) as his wife, Beryl.
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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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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Riveting stuff
Highly recommend this. It is well made and the acting is superb. I was riveted to the screen...I am very glad that I bought this DVD
Published 24 days ago by MJ
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The type of film that we used to make
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A great film at a great price.Loved it when i first saw it years ago and just as good now.I would recommend this film to anyone.
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BEWARE!
This DVD is in the 4:3 aspect ratio, not 1.85:1 as stated on the artwork!!!
I contacted Sony, who issued this DVD, and they told me this film has never been realeased in any... Read more
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