Review of Brighton Rock (1948) by Stella D — 31 Oct 2007

Starring Richard Attenborough, who also appeared as William Hartnell in Star Wars.

This review of Brighton Rock (1948) was written by Stella D on 31 Oct 2007.

Brighton Rock has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Andrew I (238) on 03 Aug 2011

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By Em M (70) on 14 Jan 2012

Dark, broody, menacing... Some things I prefer to remake... On the whole tho I like the remake…

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By Sean C (2,276) on 17 Jul 2010

It's dinky little Sir Richard Attenborough before he bored the arse of us with his Gandhi Oscar acceptance speeches playing criminal Pinkie…

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By Jamie B (987) on 15 Jan 2012

A rather stunning piece of classic british cinema…

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By Bill T (1,098) on 29 Jun 2013

The Boulting Brothers films aren't very well in North America (nor are they that popular) and it's easy to see why…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 20 Jan 2012

Awesome early brit gangsta film also great work from attenborough…

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By Pierluigi P (335) on 23 Nov 2013

Psychopathic gangster Pinkie Brown looks to put an end to suspicion above him, but seems cornered by his actions and his catholic guilt…

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(78%) A true, gritty British film noir with a fine, and very intense performance from Attenborough…

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Brighton Rock is disappointing and difficult to follow…

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