This movie shows Connery's range of emotion, charm and humor mixed with menace and violence. "The whole way, short of losing The Frightened City [DVD] Herbert Lom (Actor), Sean Connery (Actor), John Lemont (Director, Writer) Rated: Unrated Format: DVD 37 ratings IMDb 6.3/10.0 $3500 DVD $35.00 VHS Tape $10.99 DVD February 11, 2008 1 $12.73 $12.73 $11.05 DVD December 3, 2002 1 $35.00 $35.00 $19.95 DVD 1 $35.98 $35.98 $35.99 The Frightened City [DVD] [2021] 36 DVD Two are mentioned below beginning with the more popular, 'The Shadows' a British pop-rock group followed by 'The Shadows' a blues / blues rock band out of the state of Georgia in the United States. to buld something more substantial. Indeed, the majority of the sets look decidedly artificial and little more than cardboard cut-outs. A city terrorised by its own evil!. Picture quality is very good, with decent mono sound. '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. 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). Anya is to fall in love, naturally, with Connery. It peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]. Early 1960s crime drama starring Sean Connery as Paddy Damion, a thief who is recruited by a mobster (Alfred Marks) to oversee his money collection. It's hardly ground-breaking and the plot offers nothing new but it's tough and well cast, (as well as Connery there is excellent work from Herbert Lom and Alfred Marks as villains even if we do have to put up with the dull John Gregson on the right side of the law), and it passes ninety or so minutes pleasantly enough. Accent of the film is tough and hard-hitting and concerns intergang warfare plus the clash between the cops and the crooks, the. Watch The Frightened City (1961) Quality: HD Genre: Crime, Drama Director: John Lemont Starring: Herbert Lom, Sean Connery, John Gregson Add Favorite Writers: Leigh Vance, John Lemont Release date: 20 Jul 1962 Countries: United Kingdom Languages: English Runtime: 97 min 6.3 #M Please switch all servers Theater mode Overview. One of the many late 50s/early 60s crime films which painted a more realistic picture of criminality at the time, this is an unfairly neglected film which seems to 'The Frightened City' stars both Sean Connery and Herbert Lom just before their iconic appearances in the Bond & Pink Panther series respectively (although Lom already had a substantial film career before The Pink Panther series). 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. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The Frightened City is a 1961 British neo-noir gangster film about extortion rackets and gang warfare in the West End of London. Pre James Bond Connery stars in this mid-week pot boiler exploring the virtues and loyalties that are challenged in the emerging crime era, where villains don't observe the traditional customs leading to a turf war with several casualties. As the The Frightened City is a hard-boiled crime drama which throws together a number of interconnected elements until they reach a head in a violent finale. The production values aren't exactly brilliant as the sets look very cheap and almost non descript. Coming Soon. Genre: Crime, Drama Original Language: English (United Kingdom). After a brief chat with Sadie (above) that is exactly what Damion does, and he heads off for a showdown wtih Foulcher and Zhornikov. Connery is terrific, Lom even better. John Lemont. Not much in the way of location photography but I can overlook that as well. While Baker would have been very good as Bond, Connery 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. The director seems completely uninterested in making the violence realistic or exciting. JOIN NOW. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. No matter what else may be said of this film it is, if not the only, certainly one of the earliest British films to feature a tiki bar. Connery plays Paddy Damion a thief who is recruited by a mobster (Alfred Marks) to oversee his money collection. Alfred Marks is cast offbeat as Loms gangster lieutenant. Starring: Herbert Lom, John Gregson, Sean Connery. The Frightened City [Blu-ray] [2021] Format: Blu-ray 20 ratings $2013 Blu-ray $20.13 DVD $13.81 Blu-ray April 12, 2021 $20.13 $20.12 $20.17 Playback Region B/2 : This will not play on most Blu-ray players sold in North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. London, 1961. 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 A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. 'The Frightened City' stars both Sean Connery and Herbert Lom just before their iconic appearances in the Bond & Pink Panther series respectively (although Lom already had a substantial film career before The Pink Panther series). In the meantime Zhornikov, who is determined to raise the level of operations whilst avoiding unwelcome publicity, calls for Foulcher and Damion to see him so that he John Lemont, Runtime: Sean Connery plays Paddy Damion, a thug in the West End of London that is lured into a protection racket scheme. Theres 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 Dassins Night and the City. They had both been responsible for The Shakedown a The Frightened City ( the shadows) played by Kenneth. an accident on a previous job, he decides reluctantly to become the 'tough but intelligent' front man that Zhornikov demands. Connery combines toughness, charm and Irish blarney. Directed by John Lemont, and photographed by Desmond Dickinson who's influence by the American Style of Film Noir is apparent here. The Frightened City Back Home Versions Filter by Labels & Companies 21 versions Add to Wantlist Recommendations F. B. I. You're almost there! The Frightened City is a 1961 British neo-noir gangster film about extortion rackets and gang warfare in the West End of London. Some viewers may find this a little dated, and also little talky in places, but there is no doubt it is a fine example of the sort of crime thrillers which were quite common in those days. 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. [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. It stars Sean Connery, who plays a burglar called Paddy Damion. Coming Soon. Herbert Lom and John Gregson set up the proceedings nicely but they take a back seat for most of the film. 60s bloke may not be going anywhere but we are round black and white London, aka the frightened city. John Lemont. It was released with the B-side "Back Home", written by Jim Goff, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Jet Harris. THE FRIGHTENED CITY is one of the films that Sean Connery made in the year before he found fame and success as James Bond in 1962's DR. NO. This sparks off gang warfare. Two are mentioned below beginning with the more popular, 'The Shadows' a British pop-rock group followed by 'The Shadows' a blues / blues rock band out of the state of Georgia in the United States. While Baker would have been very good as Bond, Connery was made for the role, given his natural style of seriousness and playfulness, almost tongue in cheek acting at times. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. Watching Sean Connery in action, I can understand why he would be cast as James Bond. Leigh Vance, Writer: Twang! 6.3IMDB. Connery is a small time racketeer on the side, his old friend Alf is a crime boss (Davies) who falls-out with his hoodlum peers and is callously dispatched by the unscrupulous Harry (Marks) after Connery unwittingly sets him up. 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.A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. RT25: Celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes. We have an official Frightened City tab made by UG professional guitarists.Check out the tab Listen backing track Tonebridge Download Pdf Heres the shadows song, 'frightened city'. This article about a crime drama film is a stub. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Although Connery's character has a girlfriend, he seduces the beautiful Anya (Yvonne Romain), the mistress of the seedy and sinister crime boss Zhernikov (Herbert Lom). There's plenty of work to go around as six major "protection" rings join together for combined success. love', isn't too bad. In The Frightened City (a great noir title, surprised it hadn't been used by the Americans before) we see Why Was Frank Ocean's Coachella Set Such a Disappointing Mess? The Frightened City is an English language song and is sung by The Shadows. The final fight, however, has some choreography to it and a few interesting touches. Unfortunately, this will be the Frightened City's last show as our mad scientist, fearless leader, lord and savior, Duane will be transporting to another galaxy to continue to further the cause where it is more desperately needed. The organisation are responsible for the latter and the future 007 is shaken but not stirred. Just pre-Bondage, I find it beyond incredible that in all the years the IMDb has been around, only ONE person thus far, has commented on this film! The film score is provided by Norrie Paramor. Were all routines in nightclubs a travesty of some distant "primitive" culture - presumably more unbuttoned than the Brits. who soon gets under Connery's skin (or should I say bed sheets) but does not think twice of betraying his whereabouts to the police when they threaten her with deportation! [3] He is lured into a protection racket by oily mobster Harry Foulcher , in order to support his partner in crime Wally Smith , who is injured in a robbery. Paddy is no thug but takes the job because his partner (Kenneth Griffith) has been injured in a robbery and he feels obligated to support him. 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