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1952 British film by John Gilling From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Frightened Man (also known as Rosselli and Son) is a 1952 British second feature[1] crime film directed and written by John Gilling and starring Dermot Walsh, Barbara Murray and Charles Victor.[2] An antiques dealer suffers a dramatic fall from grace.
The Frightened Man | |
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Directed by | John Gilling |
Written by | John Gilling |
Produced by | Robert S. Baker Monty Berman |
Starring | Dermot Walsh Barbara Murray Charles Victor |
Cinematography | Monty Berman |
Edited by | Jack Slade |
Music by | John Lanchbery |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Eros Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 69 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Antiques dealer Roselli's dreams for his son Julius are disappointed when the young man is sent down from Oxford University for bad behaviour. Julius then gets involved with a gang of Camden Town jewel thieves. When they attempt to rob a warehouse Julius is injured in the getaway, but he continues his involvement and formulates a plan to steal diamonds from his wife’s employer in Hatton Garden. The gang leader agrees, but intends to cut out Roselli senior who, unknown to Julius, is a partner in the gang.
It was shot at Twickenham and Riverside Studios.
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "A well constructed thriller: efficient performances, particularly from Charles Victor, and adequate suspense."[3]
TV Guide wrote: "this decent crime drama was written and directed by John Gilling, known for his efficient low-budget adventures and thrillers."[4]
In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "average", writing: "Adequate thriller of passing interest, quite well developed."[5]
Britmovie called the film a "decent if unremarkable second-feature crime drama featuring Irish actor Dermot Walsh ... Walsh's father is played by experienced character actor Charles Victor, who performs his role with quiet, self-effacing distinction."
Film historians Steve Chibnall and Brian McFarlane note that "the film won considerable praise for being authentically staged, effectively directed, 'thrilling and human'."[1]
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