Crescendo (1970)Director:Alan Gibson |
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Crescendo (1970)Director:Alan Gibson |
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Susan Roberts
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| James Olson | ... |
Georges Ryman /
Jacques Ryman
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Margaretta Scott | ... |
Danielle Ryman
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Jane Lapotaire | ... |
Lillianne
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
Carter
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Kirsten Lindholm | ... |
Catherine
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This is one of those films that rarely gets a good review. In fact it's been pretty much forgotten! It probably isn't one of Hammer's greatest achievements but it is by no means one of the worst. There are some rather uneventful scenes but I think they add to the suspense. The photography is very effective in places and the setting is quite haunting in a picturesque kind of way. The music which obviously is a major part of the story also adds to the more sinister scenes. The best performance comes from the seductive and eccentric maid, Lilliane (played by Jane Lapotaire) and Joss Ackland also puts in a fine performance as Carter (the butler/minder). It is not available on DVD and probably never will be, so if it's ever shown on TV it's certainly worth a look at.