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The End of the Line

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5.4/10 • 5

1957-12-011h 3m

CrimeDrama

The wife of a night club owner frames an American writer for his murder.

Directors
Charles Saunders
Editors
Tom Simpson

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Alan Baxter

    Alan Baxter

    Mike Selby

  2. Barbara Shelley

    Barbara Shelley

    Liliane Crawford

  3. Ferdy Mayne

    Ferdy Mayne

    Edwards

  4. Jennifer Jayne

    Jennifer Jayne

    Anne Bruce

  5. Arthur Gomez

    Arthur Gomez

    John Crawford

  6. Jack Melford

    Jack Melford

    Inspector Gates

  7. Geoffrey Hibbert

    Geoffrey Hibbert

    Max Perrin

  8. Charles Clay

    Charles Clay

    Henry Bruce

  9. Marianne Brauns

    Marianne Brauns

    Sally

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CinemaSerf

Feb 12, 2023

5/10

Alan Baxter or a statue or Alan Baxter? Which would you choose? Which did Charles Saunders actually pick for this rather silly and weak crime drama. He is "Selby" a writer sent over from the US to London to help promote a play being staged by "Bruce" (Charles Clay). As luck would have it, his remote hotel is owned by "Crawford" (Arthur Gomez) and guess what - that man's wife also happens to be an ex-girfriend of "Selby" who absconded with his last few bucks years earlier. She, "Liliane" (Barbara Shelley) and he quickly concoct a plan that will see them rob her wealthy husband and abscond with his collection of expensive jewels. Of course it all goes wrong - and soon poor old "Shelby" is wanted by the police for murder - but frankly, the hugely far-fetched plot had long since lost any lustre by the time we get to this stage. There is no chemistry at all to be had on screen and the writing and pace of the drama are pedestrian and sluggish as the characterisations trip over themselves to keep us guessing who anyone can trust and who is, ultimately, driving the game. It does feature some nice photography of late 1950s London, but that's hardly a reason to watch. Sorry - it's just dull.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
b moviebritish noir