We Dive At Dawn (1943)
North West Frontier (1959)
Windom's Way (1957)
This Sporting Life (1963)
Violent Playground (1958) ///
We Dive At Dawn (1943) Low-key style sets up Captain John Mills, Seaman Eric Portman and other submarine crew before central section screws claustrophobic tension of chase and escape, before action heroics raid on Danish port. Sense of documentary detail aids persuasive drama.
North West Frontier (1959) Spirited adventure manages both criticism and nostalgia for British Empire as principled Kenneth More leads fiery Lauren Bacall, confrontational Herbert Lom and diverse passengers on rickety train across battle-ravaged India. Expansive spectacle amid suspense and furious action.
Windom's Way (1957) Historical basis of Malaysian post-war disturbances sees dedicated doctor Peter Finch caught between rebels and government as violent conflict spins out of control. Cynical politics and brittle relationship with conflicted Mary Ure prove uneasy mix.
This Sporting Life (1963) Conflicted Richard Harris, raging against society even as he escapes mines for celebrated violence on rugby league fields, is captured with propulsive, effecttive technique. Social realism and gritty symbolism grounded by bitter anguish of Rachel Roberts.
Violent Playground (1958) Respectful pacing and open visuals allow a solid cast to take centre stage, as Stanley Baker's policeman and Peter Cushing's priest seek to help David McCallum and troubled youth in Liverpool. Overly earnest, the reflection on society maintains interest.
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