PASSPORT TO SHAME is a fine little British thriller shining a light on the murky world of prostitution, with Herbert Lom at his sleaziest playing the film's antagonist, a pimp who keeps the girls in his care in an iron grip. Up against him is cult icon Eddie Constantine, bringing a lot of charm to the picture, and Robert Brown, a lot of fun in a two-fisted supporting part. Much of the attention goes to the glamorous Diana Dors as one of the girls. The film does well with the thriller aspects, although it's a potboiler for part of the running time; the best part is the lavish extended climax which brings together large-scale action, pyrotechnics and some high-rise stunts for superb effect.
Review of Room 43
