It's a really good movie full of suspense, Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2014. "The whole way, short of losing : A Tribute to Hank Marvin & the Shadows - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic", "The Frightened City (1961) - John Lemont - Review - AllMovie", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Frightened_City&oldid=1147973425, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 April 2023, at 09:01. FAQs for The Frightened City When was The Frightened City released? Been looking for this movie for a long time. They had both been responsible for The Shakedown a The Frightened City 1961 1h 37m IMDb RATING 6.3 /10 1K YOUR RATING Rate Crime Drama A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. For us lads, it has the ravishing-looking Yvonne Romain playing a dancer & singer in a nightclub owned by our crime bosses. give Anya a slot as a singer as well as a dancer, and as so often in these films this means that a few minutes are taken up with her performing a song, although in this case the song, 'I laughed at We go on at 9:30. Paddy's rather too obvious interest in Anya isn't appreciated by Sadie (who is already ill disposed towards Anya, having lost a number in the show to accommodate her), and The Frightened City (1961) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by John Lemont . By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Beau may be afraid but Ari Aster certainly isn't. Of the many words used to describe the writer-director's previous two films "Hereditary" and "Midsommar" timidity was never of them. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Atmospheric Sean Connery and Yvonne Romain in The Frightened City, heres a blue-chip cast for this tasty 1961 Brit noir, a brash and brassy mob drama in the bright lights of Londons Soho and the West End the world of. He becomes involved in a protection racket which was prevalent in London during those times, and this was the era when the Kray twins and the Richardson gang were already establishing their presence within the criminal underworld. I love being taken behind the scenes of seedy entertainment venues, but were they all so brightly lit? Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The climax is a good one and worth waiting for. As the You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. "The Frightened City" composed by Norrie Paramor, recorded by The Shadows. (HD). Picture quality is very good, with decent mono sound. Herbert Lom plays the brains of the crooked organization with urbane villainy and equally reliable John Gregson makes a solid, confident job of the dedicated cop. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. I always crave for supporting characters. In The Frightened City (a great noir title, surprised it hadn't been used by the Americans before) we see The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Tudum.com. They are often more interesting than the main ones. It's interesting to contrast the portrayal of violence in this early 60s British film with American or other later portrayals. Please try again. The Frightened City (The Shadows) by The International Men Of Mystery, CA. [5], The London premiere of The Frightened City took place at the Odeon Marble Arch on 9 August 1961. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. It stars Herbert Lom, John Gregson and a pre-Bond Sean Connery, who plays a burglar called Paddy Damion. I don't see the appeal of Herbert Lom. The Frightened City is a 1961 British film about extortion rackets and gang warfare in the West End of London. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Accent of the film is tough and hard-hitting and concerns intergang warfare plus the clash between the cops and the crooks, the cops, as a spokesman bitterly says, finding themselves hampered by outdated laws. This one's a crime epic with a much more complex plot than is usual for the British B-picture genre: it involves rival gangsters setting up extensive criminal operations and subsequently falling out and gunning for each other over turf and business. Herbert Lom and John Gregson are on hand to provide first class, rock solid support from beginning to end. The organisation are responsible for the latter and the future 007 is shaken but not stirred. Synopsis. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda. The Shadows Apache The Shadows Wonderful Land The Shadows The Stranger / Man Of Mystery The Shadows Can't Buy Me Love The Beatles Please Don't Tease Cliff Richard And The Shadows * Foot Tapper The Shadows [3] He is lured into a protection racket by oily mobster Harry Foulcher (Alfred Marks), in order to support his partner in crime Wally Smith (Kenneth Griffith), who is injured in a robbery. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Batman: The Frightened City Paperback - April 30, 1990 by Bob Haney (Author), Neal Adams (Illustrator) 19 ratings Paperback $12.74 4 Used from $9.99 3 New from $35.69 One in a series of Batman graphic novels portraying the Batman of the 1970s. In mid-19th-century southern Italy, a woman forced to go on the run transforms from dutiful wife to the ruthless leader of a group of bandits. Coming Soon. The Frightened City has a quality premise and plot, but contains no memorable dialogue and little entertainment for a crime flick, plus the ending's silly. The Shadows is a British pop-rock group formed in Cheshunt . Damion has a change of heart and helps Scotland Yard Inspector Sayers(John Gregson)bring down sinister crime boss Waldo Zhernikov(Herbert Lom). Really enjoyed this. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2012, Connery shows why he got the James Bond role, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2020. Live In Concert. Comparative newcomer, rugged Sean Connery makes a distinct impression as an Irish crook, with an eye for the ladies. Marks is actually the puppet of criminal mastermind . Sayers is - surprise surprise - a cop 'who doesn't It doesn't look all that frightened no shots of people cowering in terror. So to summarize, it is worth watching for Connery's presence and character. I'm the first to admit that the production values of this movie aren't exactly first rate. Watching Sean Connery in action, I can understand why he would be cast as James Bond. Why Was Frank Ocean's Coachella Set Such a Disappointing Mess? late 1950s and early 60s, with a more realistic and grittier approach to policing and crime than had previously been the case in the 1950s. The Frightened City is a 1961 British neo-noir gangster film about extortion rackets and gang warfare in the West End of London. Copyright Fandango. The Frightened City also happens to be the film debut of Stephen Lewis, then credited as Stephen Cato, playing a lanky young Brummie thug - later to be seen playing Blakey in TV's On the Buses.. In summation, a paint by numbers job, competent British B film, uninspired film making, but good nostalgic fun. See other DVD options under "Other Formats & Versions". He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him. Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering, Crime, Crime, Drama. A better than average script from Leigh Vance and director John Lemont and a highly charismatic performance from a pre-Bond Sean Connery give this British gangster picture something of a lift. Love the mag? Though he's third billed in The Frightened City, it's his performance you'll remember. Connery is close to stepping into the James Bond character. The Frightened City is a conventional but brisk gangster yarn. Herbert Lom plays the brains of the crooked organization with urbane villainy and equally reliable John Gregson makes a solid, confident job of the dedicated cop. my pension" is the reply. There is more than one band that goes by the name 'The Shadows'. He becomes involved in a protection racket which was A year before he achieved international stardom as THE James Bond, Sean Connery appeared in this British film noir classic made in 1961. These gangsters need a cool tough guy to collect the larger sums coming in, so they recruit a cat burglar called Paddy Damion, an ordinary decent criminal who needs the money played by pre-007 Sean Connery. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2004. Stanley Baker was offered the role of James Bond and turned it down because he didn't want to commit to a three picture deal. English (United Kingdom), Director: A London accountant (Herbert Lom) forms six gangs into a syndicate which he tries to control with a killer (Sean Connery). 'To Catch a Killer' Review: Shailene Woodley Hunts a Mass Shooter on the Loose in Baltimore, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton on Why They Continue Talking About Alleged Assaults on 'One Tree Hill' and 'Chicago P.D. my pension" is the reply. get better with age. All gone now. Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2014. The theme tune became a hit for The Shadows, and can be heard during the opening sequence and just before the final credits. Others to feature in the film include Bruce Seton as the Assistant Commissioner, Patrick Holt as a superintendent, JG Devlin as a 'nark' in a brief scene, and the Drama. and the Anya is supposed to be French, although she comes across as Italian in looks and manner; yet Romain herself was born in London as Yvonne Warren. But wait! It comes from loving your job, Marvellous chance to view nascent James Bond. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 97. he signed up to and concerned that by overreaching themselves the syndicate will bring the whole operation down. Connery combines toughness, charm and Irish blarney. the start of organised crime, using legitimate businesses as a front for less than savoury activities behind the scenes, the sort of scenario that was to become very familiar over the years. 'We're trying to fight 20th-century crime with 19th-century legislation. After attempting to unite all the London criminal firms into one huge organisation, you just know it will end in tears! [2] It stars Herbert Lom, John Gregson and a pre-Bond Sean Connery, who plays a burglar called Paddy Damion. Comparative newcomer, rugged Sean Connery makes a distinct impression as an Irish crook, with an eye for the ladies. Watching Connery walk through this formulaic film noir is comparable to watching a tiger pacing restlessly about the confines of a cage far too small for him. A pre-Bond Sean Connery may be third billed but he commendably carries the film on his shoulders for much of its running time; smooth-talking shady lawyer Herbert Lom is also quite good but his screen time is much less than his top billing might suggest; lock-jawed copper John Gregson adequately stands up to both men, pitting them one against the other when Connery's friend (a reluctant 'director' in Lom's crime syndicate) is shot in cold blood by Lom's sleazy partner (a scene-stealing turn from Alfred Marks). 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