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Post by Aj_June on May 6, 2019 16:37:20 GMT
I just finished it this evening and all I have to say is that wow! I am very surprised that I didn't even know about this movie until a few weeks ago. It's an extremely beautiful and moving film that everyone should give a chance. The story is about a crime committed in a jealous rage by an otherwise nice human being. Hayley Mills has given one of the best performances I have seen by a child actor. Probably matched by her own performance in Whistle Down the Wind (1961). Horst Buchholz gives a very realistic performance as a Polish sailor. The last few minutes are extremely suspenseful and I bet you will have an increased heart rate because they filmed it so well. Has anyone seen it? Please share your thoughts!
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Post by wmcclain on May 6, 2019 17:00:40 GMT
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Post by Aj_June on May 6, 2019 17:14:50 GMT
Thanks for your review and the pics, wmcclain. Excellent picture all around.
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on May 6, 2019 17:27:16 GMT
Good man A.J., great you like it as well.
I spy, I spy you.
Tiger Bay is directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by John Hawkesworth and Shelley Smith. It stars Horst Buchholz, Hayley Mills, John Mills, Megs Jenkins and Anthony Dawson. Music is by Laurie Johnson and cinematography by Eric Cross.
A young girl witnesses a murder and complicates the investigation by becoming attached to the killer.
The Lord's My Shepherd.
Set in the Principality of Cardiff, South Wales, Tiger Bay is a boffo noir drama in the tradition of the excellent Charles Crichton/Dirk Bogarde picture, Hunted (1952). The core of the story is about the friendship that forms between a murderer and the child that saw him do it. There is nothing remotely risqué in this friendship, it's tender and pertinent given the absence of parents and kin in Gillie's (H. Mills) life (she lives with her Auntie played by Jenkins). Korchinsky (Buchholz) is not a madman psychopath, his crime was a moment of madness, a crime of passion, and he is very likable and therefore it's believable that young Gillie would take him for surrogate kinship.
If you want to be happy and live a king's life, never make a pretty woman your wife.
The drama comes from the investigation led by Superintendent Graham (J. Mills), who has to stay on top of things whilst being spun lots of yarns by the precocious Gillie. Things are further spiced up by the presence of another suspect played by Dawson, who is all jittery and suspicious, this is a very good splinter in the narrative, ensuring that the pic never relies on being just about a special/odd friendship. The writers also provide much intelligence as regards the era, with nods to sexual politics, the changing of attitudes with children, while there's a multi cultural background to the play. Pat on the back is deserved as well for incorporating a thread about the opposing laws of maritime and those of the land.
Yes, I have, and a very brave man.
The aged dockside locales keep things earthy, as does the run down and cramped housing arrangements, these allow Thompson & Cross to cover it with noirish tints, the dockside scenes (and the church interiors) are all shadows and shimmers, it really is gorgeous work, the black and white compositions perfectly lit. Cast are superb, has Buchholz - away from the iconography of The Magnificent Seven - ever been better than he is here? J. Mills is class, but then he almost always was, Dawson is quality old boy, but it's young Hayley's movie, a stupendous performance from one so young, it's easy to see why she would carve out a considerable career in acting.
A little irk exists about the complete lack of any scene showing Gillie's Auntie being worried that her charge has gone missing, especially since there has been a murder in the block, but it's a small itch to scratch. Tiger Bay, smart, pretty and dramatic. 9/10
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Post by Aj_June on May 6, 2019 17:34:51 GMT
Good man A.J., great you like it as well. I spy, I spy you. Tiger Bay is directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by John Hawkesworth and Shelley Smith. It stars Horst Buchholz, Hayley Mills, John Mills, Megs Jenkins and Anthony Dawson. Music is by Laurie Johnson and cinematography by Eric Cross. A young girl witnesses a murder and complicates the investigation by becoming attached to the killer. The Lord's My Shepherd. Set in the Principality of Cardiff, South Wales, Tiger Bay is a boffo noir drama in the tradition of the excellent Charles Crichton/Dirk Bogarde picture, Hunted (1952). The core of the story is about the friendship that forms between a murderer and the child that saw him do it. There is nothing remotely risqué in this friendship, it's tender and pertinent given the absence of parents and kin in Gillie's (H. Mills) life (she lives with her Auntie played by Jenkins). Korchinsky (Buchholz) is not a madman psychopath, his crime was a moment of madness, a crime of passion, and he is very likable and therefore it's believable that young Gillie would take him for surrogate kinship. If you want to be happy and live a king's life, never make a pretty woman your wife. The drama comes from the investigation led by Superintendent Graham (J. Mills), who has to stay on top of things whilst being spun lots of yarns by the precocious Gillie. Things are further spiced up by the presence of another suspect played by Dawson, who is all jittery and suspicious, this is a very good splinter in the narrative, ensuring that the pic never relies on being just about a special/odd friendship. The writers also provide much intelligence as regards the era, with nods to sexual politics, the changing of attitudes with children, while there's a multi cultural background to the play. Pat on the back is deserved as well for incorporating a thread about the opposing laws of maritime and those of the land. Yes, I have, and a very brave man. The aged dockside locales keep things earthy, as does the run down and cramped housing arrangements, these allow Thompson & Cross to cover it with noirish tints, the dockside scenes (and the church interiors) are all shadows and shimmers, it really is gorgeous work, the black and white compositions perfectly lit. Cast are superb, has Buchholz - away from the iconography of The Magnificent Seven - ever been better than he is here? J. Mills is class, but then he almost always was, Dawson is quality old boy, but it's young Hayley's movie, a stupendous performance from one so young, it's easy to see why she would carve out a considerable career in acting. A little irk exists about the complete lack of any scene showing Gillie's Auntie being worried that her charge has gone missing, especially since there has been a murder in the block, but it's a small itch to scratch. Tiger Bay, smart, pretty and dramatic. 9/10 Ha, Spike!....I had read your review just 10 mins before you posted it and was almost about to tag you. Great to see another fan and I am glad we share liking for similar movies.
Hayley's performance was absolutely magical. How easily she changed her mood and facial expressions just left me speechless. These are the kinds of movies that I live for!
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on May 6, 2019 17:57:38 GMT
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Post by Aj_June on May 6, 2019 18:01:41 GMT
Never even heard of it before. But I just found out it is on Youtube so I will watch it and get back to you in a couple of days. Thank you so much. Your recs are always awesome.
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on May 6, 2019 18:08:04 GMT
Never even heard of it before. But I just found out it is on Youtube so I will watch it and get back to you in a couple of days. Thank you so much. Your recs are always awesome. Hee, well lets hope that can continue with this one! - I'm confident given your love for Tiger Bay
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Post by wmcclain on May 6, 2019 22:22:38 GMT
I love this film, and Hayley Mills' debut performance is to die for. Haven't seen it in ages, but it's stuck with me well. Glad to see more fans of a film that gets too little recognition. The director wanted her back for Cape Fear, but she was tied up with Disney. A High Wind in Jamaica was intended for her, but she had grown out the age range by the time it was made.
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Post by Stammerhead on May 6, 2019 23:23:06 GMT
I saw it many (many many) years ago when it was first shown on TV and remember liking it a lot. I have a copy stored on a hard drive somewhere. I haven’t watched it yet but, as I have a weakness for British films from that period, I should get around to it one day.
On a personal note my next door neighbour used to work for John Mills and stopped Hayley Mills from running into the road after their dog was knocked down by a car.
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Post by Aj_June on May 7, 2019 19:01:25 GMT
I love this film, and Hayley Mills' debut performance is to die for. Haven't seen it in ages, but it's stuck with me well. Glad to see more fans of a film that gets too little recognition. Well said, Spiderwort. This movie deserves more recognition as it is not just one brilliant suspense movie but also makes us appreciate good human values. But one good thing is that I already got one recommendation by spikeopath based on this film and so I gained something. I encourage everyone to watch this great film. It's available on youtube too and I will post the link here:
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Post by Aj_June on May 7, 2019 19:04:07 GMT
I saw it many (many many) years ago when it was first shown on TV and remember liking it a lot. I have a copy stored on a hard drive somewhere. I haven’t watched it yet but, as I have a weakness for British films from that period, I should get around to it one day. On a personal note my next door neighbour used to work for John Mills and stopped Hayley Mills from running into the road after their dog was knocked down by a car. Thanks for recounting your memories. I also love to watch British movies from that period. There is a certain charm about Brit movies that really gets me whenever I watch them.
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