After World War II is over, two Army pals take opposite paths in civilian life. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.After World War II is over, two Army pals take opposite paths in civilian life. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.After World War II is over, two Army pals take opposite paths in civilian life. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.
Cecil Bevan
- Clerk of Court
- (uncredited)
Jim Brady
- Thug in Pub
- (uncredited)
Eddie Byrne
- Fence
- (uncredited)
Robert Cawdron
- Police Recruit
- (uncredited)
Cyril Chamberlain
- PC Rix
- (uncredited)
David Davies
- Desk Sergeant
- (uncredited)
Michael Hordern
- Police Training Officer
- (uncredited)
John Martell
- Romeo
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAlexander Korda thought the film was dreadful and would only be given a limited country release with no London showing, but another film failed and Korda's company was approached for a replacement. 'Nightbeat' was all that they could offer but at the press show the critics thought it was awful and the only good thing was the performance of Michael Medwin.
- Quotes
Felix Fenton: It's no good, Andy, you're coming down with me.
[Andy pulls a knife]
Felix Fenton: That's no good to you...
Andy Kendall: You're talking from the wrong end!
Felix Fenton: Dont be a fool - if you kill me, it's murder. If I kill you, I've got to make it out in triplicate. I hate writing.
- SoundtracksI'm Not In Love
(uncredited)
Music by Benjamin Frankel (as Ben Bernard on sheet music)
Lyrics by Harold Purcell
Sung by Christine Norden
Featured review
entertaining and over the top late 1940's drama with a film noir touch
I finally caught this film on a DVD copy bought off ebay. I had wanted to see it for years largely based on what i'd read about it in British film books and for Christine Norden, Britain's answer to Rita Hayworth's Gilda in this performance. Norden did not disappoint; she looks stunning, slinked convincingly, sang huskily, vamps superbly. Her scenes with Maxwell Reed were the film's high points; they are both so over the top in their different styles that it works quite well and is certainly a strong contrast to the demure Anne Crawford in her good girl role. Norden's career in British films was short but made an impact, she was Britain's bad girl before Diana Dors inherited the mantle. As for the plot, well not to worry, it is eminently predictable and very 1940's, but moves along at a fair clip.
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- Dec 18, 2007
Details
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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