Sydney Tafler is perfectly cast as a small-time blackmarketeer whose criminal ambitions lead him into new and dangerous territory, while starlet Susan Shaw is the girl he is desperate to hold on to whatever it takes. The feature-length directorial debut of BAFTA nominee Ken Hughes, this acclaimed, post-war crime drama is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Benny has never made the big time. He's just another petty crook making a poor and precarious living on the black market and certainly not making enough to satisfy the demands of his girlfriend Molly, a lady of expensive tastes. So when presented with the opportunity to try his hand at blackmail, Benny leaps at the chance...SPECIAL FEATURE Image Gallery
H**R
a classic B movie
good image/sound quality nice storyline in glorious b/w
C**E
A nicely gritty British "B" film
A nicely gritty British "B" film, short, shot on a shoestring from a size 3 shoe, a pleasure to watch for its' use of locations rather than sets, a gem of a window looking on to a long-gone low-life England.
T**N
Five Stars
excellent film
S**L
Five Stars
Very pleased with my purchase, an excellent black and white movie.
G**Y
Five Stars
Good film, good story.
J**K
Five Stars
Great film
J**N
Five Stars
Very Good
P**W
MOST ENJOABLE
Reviews are a matter of personal taste of course,but here goes.Picture and sound very good,interesting storyline,and a solid performance from Sydney Tafler as the "Wide Boy".Loved the atmospheric post war London scenes and all in all would recommend this DVD.Good value for money.
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