- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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4 out of 5
Doomsday movies were everywhere in the early 1950s as the Cold War chill began to bite. This is the finest British contribution to that subgenre; indeed, a pretty convincing case could be made for its nomination as one of this country's best-ever thrillers. Although the threat of an atomic explosion in London makes for compelling viewing, the true power of the picture comes from a magnificent performance by Barry Jones as the professor driven to suicidal despair by the misappropriation of his work. Thanks to Jones and cinematographer Gilbert Taylor's eerie images of the capital, this Boulting brothers film maintains an unbearable tension.
Plot Summary
Thriller starring Barry Jones. A nuclear scientist, frustrated by the lack of awareness about atomic weapons, issues a terrible threat to persuade the British government to ban nuclear research.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Professor Willingdon
- Barry Jones
- Goldie
- Olive Sloane
- Superintendent Folland
- André Morell
- Ann Willingdon
- Sheila Manahan
- Stephen Lane
- Hugh Cross
- Mrs Peckett
- Joan Hickson
- Prime Minister
- Ronald Adam
- Mrs Willingdon
- Marie Ney
- American commentator
- Merrill Mueller
Crew
- Director
- John Boulting
- Director
- Roy Boulting
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