Because there were tens of thousands of deserters roaming around Great Britain after World War Two, there was lots of crime because they could not find legitimate work. Even though they were allegedly promised immunity, that didn't stop the government from sentencing them to hard labor. Such as the fear of deserter Derek Farr cool being recognized by people he knew as being a deserter ends up being forced into becoming involved with the robbery which leads to someone being killed. Because the other ones who were responsible were wearing masks, Farr is fingered and ends up on the run, hidden by Joan Hopkins who risks her reputation by tossing the gun over a bridge when Farr ends up with it on his person. When she is exposed as an accomplice, this brings Farr out into the open to expose the real killers.
A complex B crime drama, this features Lawrence Harvey in a supporting role as well as some great location footage of parts of London that were rarely photographed. It's gritty and raw and real, a look back at a slice of post World War II life where a lot of internal wars were still going on as people were having a hard time readjusting, both civilians and former fighters. A good script, often a bit complex, but featuring realistic performances and a dire situation for the two leads where there seems to be no easy way out of trouble.
A complex B crime drama, this features Lawrence Harvey in a supporting role as well as some great location footage of parts of London that were rarely photographed. It's gritty and raw and real, a look back at a slice of post World War II life where a lot of internal wars were still going on as people were having a hard time readjusting, both civilians and former fighters. A good script, often a bit complex, but featuring realistic performances and a dire situation for the two leads where there seems to be no easy way out of trouble.