The humorous heist is something solidified as a classic in British cinema, from The Ladykillers to A Fish Called Wanda. Perfect Friday, directed by founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company Peter Hall, is a neglected gem of the genre. Featuring outstanding performances from Baker, Andress, and David Warner, the film uses deception and lust as wonderful seasoning for a delightful feast of a comedy.
Harry Hawkins (Alastair Sim) has been introducing the pompous and self-important to the grim reaper from an early age. A professional assassin, his next job is to dispose of Sir Gregory Upshott (Raymond Huntley), a Cabinet minister. However, various unpredictable and often humorous obstacles stan...
Much criticised at the time of its release, Michael Powell’s psychological study of a shy camera technician who films for his home movies the death throes of the women he kills is now widely regarded as a dark classic. Less a straightforward serial-killer thriller than a Freudian meditation on ho...
Two young English nurses, Jane (Pamela Franklin) and Cathy (Michele Dotrice) embark on a cycling holiday in the French countryside. They happen upon a mysterious man, Paul (Sandor Eles), who seems interested in them. Cathy is intrigued by the man, but suspicious Jane wants to continue on the jour...
