I have just recently watched THE TRAITORS (UK 1962), which was coscripted by Jim O'Connolly, who does more of the same in THE HI-JACKERS (UK 1963) plus directing a wonder of a B flick in terms of visual and dialogue fluidity, extremely effective cinematography, and high quality acting from all, down to the smallest part.
This is certainly one of the best products ever to come out of Butcher's meatgrinder studio, and I was glad to see that John Douglas was responsible for the jazzy and catchy musical score, as he had had the same remit in the aforementioned THE TRAITORS. The latter had also benefitted from the presence of stunning Jacqueline Ellis, who has an even more substantial role here and delivers with adroit charm and lovely eyes.
Male lead Booth was never a memorable actor, but he does his part confidently, with a humorous vein, and he's a pleasure to watch, as is Derek Francis as classy criminal kingpin Jack Carter.
The relationship between Booth and Ellis is commendably restrained, suggesting real love budding between those two.
All in a compact 66'. To be honest, I loved it.
This is certainly one of the best products ever to come out of Butcher's meatgrinder studio, and I was glad to see that John Douglas was responsible for the jazzy and catchy musical score, as he had had the same remit in the aforementioned THE TRAITORS. The latter had also benefitted from the presence of stunning Jacqueline Ellis, who has an even more substantial role here and delivers with adroit charm and lovely eyes.
Male lead Booth was never a memorable actor, but he does his part confidently, with a humorous vein, and he's a pleasure to watch, as is Derek Francis as classy criminal kingpin Jack Carter.
The relationship between Booth and Ellis is commendably restrained, suggesting real love budding between those two.
All in a compact 66'. To be honest, I loved it.