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First ever DVD release of this British Crime Classic. When writer Greg Parker (Tony Britton) goes on holiday to get some perspective on his upcoming divorce, little does he expect to be lodging in the same B&B as an escaped murderer, (Jacko Thomas - William Lucas). When an undercover detective is brutally murdered after picking up the scent, events take a dangerous turn for the worse. But will Jacko s sister Sue (Christina Gregg) realise her brother is a killer in time to help Parker escape his clutches? Bonus features include trailers and newly written liner notes.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This Lance Comfort directed film is a taut little thriller with keen central performances from Tony Britton and William Lucas. The film has some good location filming and an interesting musical score by Brian Fahey. The picture and sound quality are very good and comes with informative liner booklet. Well worth watching...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Full of "red herrings", this is a film that must be seen from beginning to end, because it isn't exactly clear who is who and what is what, until the very end. That is the beauty of this gripping story.
A very good story, very atmospheric settings and good acting. Good for the collection, it starts you thinking from the beginning. Don't expect this film to be predictable; it is not!
A very good story, very atmospheric settings and good acting. Good for the collection, it starts you thinking from the beginning. Don't expect this film to be predictable; it is not!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This 1963 crime movie stars William Lucas, who would later play Dr Gordon in the early 70's TV series "Black Beauty", here he plays Jacko Thomas, a dangerous criminal who while on a train manages to escape his police guard.
His eventual destination is an isolated hotel in the Dartmoor countryside, having arranged a rendezvous with a man named Tredgar, (Eddie Byrne) who's arranged a safe passage for Jacko and his sister, Jean (played by Christina Gregg) who has no knowledge of her brother's murderous personality, also booking into the hotel are an ex-policeman and a novelist, (Robert Urquhart and Tony Britton).
The story provides a few twists and turns along the way, as the movie progresses to it's unpredictable climax. This British B-movie is an effective crime drama, helped by solid performances, and also by the fact that the movie was shot on location at a lonely rural farmhouse, which lends the movie extra atmosphere.
The movie was directed by Lance Comfort, who had a strong reputation for bringing out the best in the B-movies he made. The black and white picture and sound quality are good, no extras or subtitles. The included 2-page leaflet provides brief biographies of the director and the main cast.
For fans of vintage British B-movies, this is well worth a look.
His eventual destination is an isolated hotel in the Dartmoor countryside, having arranged a rendezvous with a man named Tredgar, (Eddie Byrne) who's arranged a safe passage for Jacko and his sister, Jean (played by Christina Gregg) who has no knowledge of her brother's murderous personality, also booking into the hotel are an ex-policeman and a novelist, (Robert Urquhart and Tony Britton).
The story provides a few twists and turns along the way, as the movie progresses to it's unpredictable climax. This British B-movie is an effective crime drama, helped by solid performances, and also by the fact that the movie was shot on location at a lonely rural farmhouse, which lends the movie extra atmosphere.
The movie was directed by Lance Comfort, who had a strong reputation for bringing out the best in the B-movies he made. The black and white picture and sound quality are good, no extras or subtitles. The included 2-page leaflet provides brief biographies of the director and the main cast.
For fans of vintage British B-movies, this is well worth a look.
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The Break
Good story not seen this before, good cast too, splendid nostalgia if you like old films. Good price paid too
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. J. Wilcox
The Break (1963) film
I am a B&W British film buff but this film didn't do it for me, so much for the Devon scenery mentioned in the synopsis where was it?.
all in all a very weak film.
all in all a very weak film.
Published 20 months ago by Roger
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