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The Frightened City

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A London accountant (Herbert Lom) forms six gangs into a syndicate which he tries to control with a killer (Sean Connery).

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian It's richly enjoyable stuff and the early-60s London locations are a treat. Rated: 4/5 Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia An underappreciated gem of British crime cinema. Apr 7, 2021 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Aug 14, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member a slice of British film noir as gangs battle it out to be top dogs in West London Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Lower budget but interesting enough British gangster movie with a few names of note. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member ok brit gangster pic check out early sean connery Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member "The Frightened City has it's moments, but eventually it turns into another cookie cutter crime drama without a whole lot going for it. Connery gives good performance as low level criminal caught up in a big time racket that he eventually becomes uncomfortable with, and Herbert Lom is quickly becoming another cult favorite of mine." Full review at: http://www.commonsensemoviereviews.com/2010/07/frightened-city-1961.html Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Entertaining British crime thriller, violent at times, with a solid plot and some great performances from Alfred Marks and the ever dependable John Gregson. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A London accountant (Herbert Lom) forms six gangs into a syndicate which he tries to control with a killer (Sean Connery).
Director
John Lemont
Producer
Leigh Vance
Screenwriter
Leigh Vance, John Lemont
Production Co
Zodiac Productions Inc.
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 37m