Review of Brighton Rock (1948) by Asa B — 04 Aug 2008

Pinkie is one psychopathic bloke you don't want to meet when down Brighton way. Classic stuff!

This review of Brighton Rock (1948) was written by Asa B on 04 Aug 2008.

Brighton Rock has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Mark S (2,772) on 04 Feb 2010

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

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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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By Ashley H (2,345) on 07 Feb 2013

Classic Brit Noir. Gangs ruling the roost in Brighton and Richard Attenboroughs Pinky Brown is as dark and menacing as they come…

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By Dan K (743) on 28 Mar 2011

It's not a classic for nothing. Sheer genius and a must-see. The kind of film where you literally can't even take your eyes off the screen…

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By Matt T (586) on 24 May 2010

Pinkie Brown is a young hoodlum whose boss has recently been killed. He and his gang take revenge on a journalist who was to blame…

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By Mfb Critics (133) for Monthly Film Bulletin (149) on 22 Jan 2018

Brighton Rock is disappointing and difficult to follow…

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By James M (2,946) on 17 Mar 2012

Vintage British cinema featuring a fiendishly good performance by Richard Attenborough as a villain right up there with Hannibal Lecter, Anton…

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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 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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