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Clue of the New Pin *** (1961, Paul Daneman, Bernard Archard, James Villiers, Katherine Woodville, David Horne) – Classic Movie Review 13,180

The 1961 British crime film Clue of the New Pin is a well-done B-movie version of the Edgar Wallace thriller about a wealthy reclusive millionaire murdered by his greedy nephew, who kills again, and then […]

Oct, 14

Clue of the Twisted Candle *** (1960, Bernard Lee, David Knight, Francis de Wolff, A J Brown, Richard Caldicot, Richard Vernon) – Classic Movie Review 13,179

The gripping 1960 British Edgar Wallace Mystery second feature crime drama film Clue of the Twisted Candle stars Bernard Lee, David Knight and Francis de Wolff. Director Allan Davis’s gripping, appealing and likeable 1960 British […]

Oct, 13

A Rage to Live ** (1965, Suzanne Pleshette, Bradford Dillman, Ben Gazzara, Peter Graves) – Classic Movie Review 13,178

Suzanne Pleshette stars as a woman whose voracious passions wreak havoc, in the 1965 American drama film A Rage to Live, based on a novel by John O’Hara. Director Walter Grauman’s 1965 American drama film […]

Oct, 13

Urge to Kill ** (1960, Patrick Barr, Howard Pays, Terence Knapp, Ruth Dunning) – Classic Movie Review 13,177

The 1960 British crime drama film Urge to Kill is the first of the Edgar Wallace Mysteries, with Patrick Barr, Howard Pays, Terence Knapp, Ruth Dunning and Wilfrid Brambell. In a grim English town, the […]

Oct, 12

Clash of the Titans ** (2010, Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson) – Classic Movie Review 13,176

Louis Leterrier’s little admired, yet huge hit 2010 action fantasy film Clash of the Titans pointlessly remakes the much loved 1981 film Clash of the Titans. Director Louis Leterrier’s 2010 action fantasy film Clash of […]

Oct, 12

Champions **** (1984, John Hurt, Edward Woodward, Jan Francis, Ben Johnson) – Classic Movie Review 13,174

The inspiring 1984 British sports drama film Champions is based on the true story of jockey Bob Champion, and stars John Hurt, Edward Woodward, Jan Francis and Ben Johnson. Director John Irvin’s 1984 British sports […]

Oct, 11

Solo for Sparrow **½ (1962, Glyn Houston, Anthony Newlands, Nadja Regin, Michael Coles, Allan Cuthbertson, Michael Caine) – Classic Movie Review 13,173

Glyn Houston stars as the titular Inspector Sparrow investigating a jewel heist and murder most foul in director Gordon Flemyng’s 1962 British B-movie Solo for Sparrow, another enjoyable Edgar Wallace filler thriller, based on his […]

Oct, 10

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