Review of The Frightened City (1961) by Greg W — 03 Jan 2009

Entertaining British crime thriller, violent at times, with a solid plot and some great performances from Alfred Marks and the ever dependable John Gregson.

This review of The Frightened City (1961) was written by Greg W on 03 Jan 2009.

The Frightened City has generally received mixed reviews.

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