Derek Winnert

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The Man Inside ** (1958, Jack Palance, Anita Ekberg, Nigel Patrick, Anthony Newley, Bonar Colleano) – Classic Movie Review 12,062

Director John Gilling’s 1958 British crime thriller film The Man Inside stars Jack Palance, Anita Ekberg, Nigel Patrick, Anthony Newley, and Bonar Colleano. But, despite a really tremendous cast, it is only a mediocre, rather […]

Apr, 14

Shed No Tears *** (1948, Wallace Ford, June Vincent, Mark Roberts, Frank Albertson) – Classic Movie Review 11,435

SOMETHING ALWAYS HAPPENED TO HER MEN… blackmail… double-cross… even MURDER!…  Director Jean Yarbrough’s brilliantly twisty, clever 1948 American film noir crime thriller Shed No Tears stars Wallace Ford, June Vincent, Mark Roberts, and Frank Albertson. […]

Jul, 31

The Girl Hunters ** (1963, Mickey Spillane, Shirley Eaton, Lloyd Nolan, Scott Peters) – Classic Movie Review 11,398

Director Roy Rowland’s 1963 British-made crime drama film The Girl Hunters (Colorama Features) is adapted from the 1962 Mickey Spillane book of the same name and stars Mickey Spillane, Shirley Eaton and Lloyd Nolan. Spillane […]

Jul, 17

The Canary Murder Case *** (1929, William Powell, Jean Arthur, James Hall, Louise Brooks) – Classic Movie Review 11,310

‘The sinister threat of a jealousy maddened lover – a whispered warning – a scream! And next morning the world asks – WHO KILLED THE CANARY!!!’ Director Malcolm St Clair’s 1929 Paramount Pictures black and […]

Jun, 15

Calling Philo Vance ** (1940, James Stephenson, Margot Stevenson, Henry O’Neill, Edward Brophy) – Classic Movie Review 11,307

Warner Bros’ 1940 mystery comedy crime thriller Calling Philo Vance stars British stage actor James Stephenson, who takes over as S S Van Dine’s dilettante detective hero Philo Vance for one film only. ‘Rich Inventor […]

Jun, 14

Follow Me ** (1972, Mia Farrow, Topol, Michael Jayston) – Classic Movie Review 11,205

Director Carol Reed’s offbeat 1971 comedy drama British Follow Me is written by Peter Shaffer, based on half of his double-bill play The Private Ear and The Public Eye. It stars Topol, Michael Jayston and […]

May, 14

Kill or Cure * (1962, Terry-Thomas, Eric Sykes, Dennis Price) – Classic Movie Review 11,142

Director George Pollock’s 1962 black and white film Kill or Cure stars Terry-Thomas and Eric Sykes as the seedy private investigator Captain Jeroboam ‘Jerry’ Barker-Rynde, PI and his crime-solving assistant Rumbelow. It has two superb […]

Apr, 27

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