Richard Attenborough (Andrews) is getting tortured at the beginning of the film. He recounts his tale to his torturers who are after the lowdown on top smuggler Michael Redgrave (Carlyon). Dickie was taken under the wing of Redgrave at a young age and put on the boats to assist Redgrave in his activities and make a man of the friendless youngster. Well, he remains friendless throughout the film. He's not popular and he's a grass. Everyone is after him.
Surprisingly, this is a colour film and has a very worn look about it, ie, the colours run and this adds to the charm. Unfortunately, the picture quality isn't very good - it's actually very poor in places. Still, it's watchable and the story is good. Looks like Redgrave is not a man to be messed with. He WILL find you.
The film has a strange message and is no way a blueprint for anyone who wants to enter a life of gangster glamour. If you act like Dickie you are a dead man.
Surprisingly, this is a colour film and has a very worn look about it, ie, the colours run and this adds to the charm. Unfortunately, the picture quality isn't very good - it's actually very poor in places. Still, it's watchable and the story is good. Looks like Redgrave is not a man to be messed with. He WILL find you.
The film has a strange message and is no way a blueprint for anyone who wants to enter a life of gangster glamour. If you act like Dickie you are a dead man.