Brighton Rock

A FILM BY John Boulting

Synopsis

The scene is Brighton, with holidaymakers awaiting the arrival of Kolley Kibber, who is working on a stunt for his newspaper. A gang, led by Pinkie Brown, recognize Kibber as the man indirectly responsible for the death of a former gang leader. Kibber, recognizing the vicious young Pinkie, fears his life is in danger. He is right: his body is later washed ashore. Spicer, one of the gang, ensures an alibi by leaving Kibber's cards at various places. But he gets an attack of nerves, and Pinkie arranges for a rival gang to eliminate him.

Genre: Crime, Drama
Running Time: 93 mins.
Year: 1948

CREDITS

CAST

Richard Attenborough

Hermione Baddeley

William Hartnell

DIRECTED BY

John Boulting