Review of Brighton Rock (1948) by Mark S — 04 Feb 2010

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

This review of Brighton Rock (1948) was written by Mark S on 04 Feb 2010.

Brighton Rock has generally received positive reviews.

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