Concrete Jungle
(1960)
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Concrete Jungle
(1960)
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| Stanley Baker | ... |
Johnny Bannion
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| Sam Wanamaker | ... |
Mike Carter
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Grégoire Aslan | ... |
Frank Saffron
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Margit Saad | ... |
Suzanne
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Jill Bennett | ... |
Maggie
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Rupert Davies | ... |
Edwards
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Laurence Naismith | ... |
Mr. Town
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John Van Eyssen | ... |
Formby
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Noel Willman | ... |
Prison Governor
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Derek Francis | ... |
Priest
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Redmond Phillips | ... |
Prison Doctor
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Kenneth J. Warren | ... |
Clobber
(as Kenneth Warren)
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Patrick Magee | ... |
Barrows
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Robert Adams | ... |
Judas
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Kenneth Cope | ... |
Kelly
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An ex-con who's taken part in the robbery of a racetrack is caught and sent back to prison, but he won't tell his fellow gang members where he's stashed the loot. The gang kidnaps his girlfriend and has him tortured in prison in an effort to find out where the money is. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
Joseph Losey's film has acquired something of a reputation since it's release way back when, though it's hard to see why. Stanley Baker playing the eponymous villain is convincing enough but the script and characterisations are weak. This is particularly evident in the prison scenes which comprise most of the film. The incarcerated are stock characters so beloved of British films of this period and they perform true to type (ie terribly). The exception is one of Beckett's favourite actors Patrick Magee, his sinister prison guard is a real stand-out. Aside from his performance the other outstanding feature is the photography from Robert Krasker which, ironically, suggests what a great film this could have been.