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Brighton Rock (Original title)Young Scarface (Alternative title)
Date: 26 January 1948 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: John Boulting

Synopsis: Gangster story set in Brighton

Genre:
Thriller

Subjects:
Crime, Seduction, Gangs
Releases
Date: 12 December 1947Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 91 mins 42 secs - Length: 8253 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Date: 18 March 1994Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Electric Pictures
Date: 26 July 2002Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFI Bookings
Date: 25 September 2006Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Black and White - SoundDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Optimum Releasing
Date: 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: RestorationFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundAspect ratio: 4:3Runtime: 92 mins 34 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: StudioCanal
Date: October 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 92 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Credits (46)
Presents: Associated British Picture Corporation, [Production Company]: Charter Film Productions, Distributed throughout the world by: Pathe Pictures Limited, Produced by: Roy Boulting, Associate Producer: Peter De Sarigny, Production Manager: Gerard Bryant, Assistant Director: Gerald Mitchell, [Assistant Director (2nd)]: Guy Wilsdon, [Assistant Director (3rd)]: Cliff Owen, [Assistant Director (3rd)]: John Redway, Eric Pavitt, [Continuity]: Gladys Reeve, Screenplay by: Graham Greene, Terence Rattigan, From the novel by: Graham Greene, Director of Photography: Harry Waxman, Camera Operator: Gilbert Taylor, [Focus Puller]: Val Stewart, [Clapper Loader]: Bobby Breen, John Harris, [Stills]: Davis Boulton, W.A. Armour, Editor: Peter Graham Scott, [Assistant Editor]: Audrey Bennett, Jean Newsome, [Assistant Editor (2nd)]: Max Benedict, [Chief Cutter]: Edith Burbeck, Art Director: John Howell, [Assistant Art Director]: Stan Yeomanson, [Draughtsman]: Don Ashton, Costumes: Honoria Plesch, Make-up: Bob Clarke, [Assistant Make-up]: Eric Aylott, [Hairdresser]: Polly Richards, Music Composed and Conducted by: Hans May, The Song "More Than Ever" by: Leslie Julian Jones, [Song] Arranged by: Jock Addison, Sound Recordist: Frank McNally, [Sound Camera Operator]: Norman Coggs, Sound System: RCA Sound System, [Boom Operator]: Alan Tyner, [Dubbing Crew]: Harold V. King, Len Shilton, Sound Editor: Audrey Bennett, Made at: Welwyn Studios
Cast (37)
Richard Attenborough (Pinkie Brown), Hermione Baddeley (Ida Arnold), William Hartnell (Dallow), Nigel Stock (Cubitt), Wylie Watson (Spicer), Carol Marsh (Rose), Harcourt Williams (Prewitt), Virginia Winter (Judy), Reginald Purdell (Frank), George Carney (Phil Corkery), Charles Goldner (Colleoni), Alan Wheatley (Fred Hale/'Kolley Kibber'), Lina Barrie (Molly), Joan Sterndale-Bennett (Delia), Harry Ross (Bill Brewer), Campbell Copelin (police inspector), Mary Stone (waitress), Norman Watson (racecourse evangelist), Basil Cunard ([Jim, publican]), Ronald Shiner ([look-out]), Michael Nicholls ([Harold]), Shirley Lorimer ([Shirley]), Wally Patch ([Bill, air gun concession]), Norman Griffiths and his Orchestra ([orchestra]), Constance Smith ([singer]), Daphne Newton ([manageress]), H.G. Stoker ([registrar]), Anna Steele ([mother superior]), Cyril Chamberlain ([detective]), Michael Brennan ([Crabbe]), Diana Houlston, Barbara Lott, Philip Godfrey, Tony Halfpenny, Jose Williamson, Jackie Joyner, Diana Maddox ([uncredited])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (23)
In: Radio Times 23 Jan 2010  Page: 39
Title: My MoviesAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Metro n159 2008  Pages: 82-85
Title: Punk aesthetics: the filth and the moviesAuthor: KITSON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the films that were inspirational and in turn, inspired by, the music and fashion of punk in the 1970s.

In: Film Studies n10 Spring 2007  Pages: 64-71
Title: Kissing and killing: a short history of Brighton on filmAuthor: GRAY, Frank Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing the representation of Brighton in film, focusing on its role as a site of pleasure and crime, with reference to a range of films including The FIRST GENTLEMAN, BRIGHTON ROCK, The END OF THE AFFAIR and QUADROPHENIA.

In: Film Review n675 October 2006  Page: 114
Title: Brighton RockAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1551 9 Jun 2006  Page: 32
Title: Final cut: Rocking on at Grand ClassicsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Former Clash bass player Paul Simonon chose John Boulting's BRIGHTON ROCK as part of the London Grand Classics season at the Electric Cinema.

In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v2 n2 2005  Pages: 357-361
Title: Book ReviewsAuthor: SHAIL, Robert Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Book review of 'Brighton Rock' by Steve Chibnall (IB Tauris, 2005) and 'My Beautiful Laundrette' by Christine Geraghty (IB Tauris, 2005).

In: Empire n191 May 2005  Pages: 140-141
Title: Lets Revise...Gangsters: Essential ViewingAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the best gangster films.

In: Film Studies n5 Winter 2004  Pages: 106-131
Title: Hans Keller: Essays on Film MusicAuthor: WINTLE, Christopher (introduction) Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A selection of essays on film music by Hans Keller, with re- ferences to BORN TO BE BAD and composers William Alwyn (CURE FOR LOVE / The ROCKY HORSE WINNER),Leonard Bernstein (ON THE WATERFRONT), Anton Karas (The THIRD MAN / Dreigroschenoper

In: National Film Theatre Programmes Sept/Oct 2003  Page: 25
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - Sept/Oct 2003: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v12 n12 December 2002  Pages: 62-63
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n156 June 2002  Page: 128
Title: [Empire - n156 June 2002: no known title]Author: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n122 August 1999  Page: 144
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: DP Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Radio Times v303 n3948 16 Oct 1999  Page: 61
Title: [Radio Times - v303 n3948 16 Oct 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.

In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998  Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.

In: Premiere v2 n3 April 1994  Page: 13
Title: New FilmsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Release date for the UK

In: Empire n58 April 1994  Page: 34
Title: [Empire - n58 April 1994: no known title]Author: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v4 n4 April 1994  Page: 53
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n4 April 1994: no known title]Author: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v2 n4 Autumn 1974  Pages: Fall 373-378
Title: [Literature/Film Quarterly - v2 n4 Autumn 1974: no known title]Language: English

In: Motion Picture Herald v185 n6 10 Nov 1951  Page: 103
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v185 n6 10 Nov 1951: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema and Theatre v15 n2 January 1948  Page: 31
Title: [Cinema and Theatre - v15 n2 January 1948: no known title]Language: English

In: Today's Cinema v69 n5576 26 Nov 1947
Title: [Today's Cinema - v69 n5576 26 Nov 1947: no known title]Language: English

In: Kinematograph Weekly n2117 27 Nov 1947  Page: 17
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2117 27 Nov 1947: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v14 n168 December 1947  Page: 170
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v14 n168 December 1947: no known title]Language: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
Title: Adapting Graham Greene
Author: HAND, Richard J.  Pages: vi, 150 pages

Title: Brighton Rock
Author: CHIBNALL, Steve  Pages: 130 p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(36)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm TV (low contrast) BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 1532 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-1115684
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)


Description: 35mm TV (low contrast) BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8306 FeetBFI identifier: C-1470856
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)


Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-468349
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Digital materials(5)
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Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 01:32:36 minutesProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-468347
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Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 01:32:36 minutesProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-468347-2
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Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-468349
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Video materials(2)
Description: HD Cam SRDuration: 92:34 minutesLine standard: 1080BFI identifier: N-112350
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-233869
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Film materials(29)
Description: 35mm Base: NitrateSound: MuteBFI identifier: N-654479
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 7929 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-28078
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 8088 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-28079
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 8341 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-28080
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 8303 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-28084
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 8307 FeetBFI identifier: C-1074251
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 8332 FeetBFI identifier: C-1203276
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteBFI identifier: N-51371
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundBFI identifier: N-51372
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 8289 FeetStock date: 1996BFI identifier: C-1074250
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: PolyesterSound: MuteLength: 8304 FeetStock date: 1999BFI identifier: C-1074249
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteStock date: 1947BFI identifier: N-654421
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: MuteBFI identifier: C-1504278
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 8290 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-28085
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 8304 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-28090
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedStock date: 1950BFI identifier: N-654419
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedBFI identifier: N-654420
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 8289 FeetStock date: 1977BFI identifier: C-28089
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundStock date: 1948BFI identifier: N-654424
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Master PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundStock date: 1949BFI identifier: N-654448
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteBFI identifier: N-654422
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteBFI identifier: N-654423
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundStock date: 1948BFI identifier: N-654425
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundStock date: 1948BFI identifier: N-654426
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 8305 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-28087
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 8305 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-28083
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-28088
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm TV (low contrast) BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 1532 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-1115684
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)


Description: 35mm TV (low contrast) BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8306 FeetBFI identifier: C-1470856
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)