Review of Brighton Rock (1948) by Brett B — 10 Sep 2011

Classic British gangster film that must have been fairly controversial in its day. Richard Attenborough delivers a stunningly menacing performance. Worth seeking out.

This review of Brighton Rock (1948) was written by Brett B on 10 Sep 2011.

Brighton Rock has generally received positive reviews.

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By Louise D (267) on 30 Jan 2010

Excellent, underrated film-noir with a wonderful, suspenseful atmosphere and sharp dialogue…

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By Ashley V (110) on 29 Jan 2012

Someone posted this movie in YouTube in 6 parts (luckily/unluckily), and I couldn't stop---had to finish it 'til the end…

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By Chris O (947) on 07 Dec 2010

What keeps this film in 'Classic' status is the unforgettable villainy of Attenborough's Pinkie Brown, the violence and the dark corners of…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 19 Jul 2014

A classic British film of the post-War era starring a young Richard Attenborough as the scheming and heartless Pinky Brown, a small time gang…

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By Jason C (2,488) on 23 Apr 2012

Produced and directed by John and Roy Boulting, and written for the screen by Graham Greene and Terence Rattigan, (adapted from Greene's novel),…

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By Andrew I (238) on 03 Aug 2011

Having just finished the book, I dusted off the DVD for a viewing…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 04 Feb 2010

Solid British crime thriller with a masterful performance from Richard Attenborough…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 28 Feb 2013

For me Richard Attenborough is Santa Claus (as in the remake of Miracle of 34th Street) so feel my doubts about him being Pinkie Brown whom…

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By Gordon S (774) on 19 Jan 2011

Excellent. Attenborough is brilliant as Pinkie Brown. Looking forward to the remake that come out next month…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 12 May 2014

Good ending, but, throughout the film, nothing memorable seemed to happen. The plot- what there is of it- has a distinct plodding-along to it…

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