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Sensational. A tough, tense British gangster thriller with a superb Richard Attenborough who has a hell of a presence playing 'Pinkie' Brown, the leader of a group of mobsters, clearing up a murder racket. Caught up in the mess is the lovely Carol Marsh (who unfortunately died early this year) who falls for Pinkie, unaware that Pinkie is not in love with her. The working class struggle of post war Britain and devout Catholocism are both explored in detail here, along with a great supporting cast including old Bill Hartnell (who would go on to play a gangster again in Hell Drivers), lead up to a thrilling and harrowing climax. The change to the final scene, differing from the novel (albeit, I haven't actually read it), is a welcome addition. Truly unforgettable.
4/5
