Derek Winnert

Champions **** (1984, John Hurt, Edward Woodward, Jan Francis, Ben Johnson) – Classic Movie Review 13,174

The inspiring 1984 British sports drama film Champions is based on the true story of jockey Bob Champion, and stars John Hurt, Edward Woodward, Jan Francis and Ben Johnson. Director John Irvin’s 1984 British sports […]

Oct, 11 · in Uncategorized

Solo for Sparrow **½ (1962, Glyn Houston, Anthony Newlands, Nadja Regin, Michael Coles, Allan Cuthbertson, Michael Caine) – Classic Movie Review 13,173

Glyn Houston stars as the titular Inspector Sparrow investigating a jewel heist and murder most foul in director Gordon Flemyng’s 1962 British B-movie Solo for Sparrow, another enjoyable Edgar Wallace filler thriller, based on his […]

Oct, 10 · in Uncategorized

Flat Two *** (1962, John Le Mesurier, Jack Watling, Bernard Archard, Ann Bell) – Classic Movie Review 13,172

The 1962 British second feature mystery thriller film Flat Two is a tremendous Edgar Wallace Mystery series episode, with a nifty, tricksy plot, excellent dialogue, good characters and great character actors.  Director Alan Cooke’s 1962 British second […]

Oct, 09

Prey *** (2022, Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Dane DiLiegro, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antelope, Bennett Taylor) – Classic Movie Review 13,171

Amber Midthunder stars in the 2022 Predator prequel film Prey as fierce Comanche warrior Naru, who battles an alien predator on the Great Plains in 1719. Amber Midthunder stars in the 2022 American science fiction […]

Oct, 09

Playback ** (1962, Margit Saad, Barry Foster, Victor Platt, Nigel Green, Dinsdale Linden) – Classic Movie Review 13,170

The interesting if improbable 1962 British black and white crime thriller film Playback stars Margit Saad, Barry Foster and Nigel Green. It is part of the epic 48-film Edgar Wallace Mystery film series. Director Quentin […]

Oct, 08

Desperate Measures ** (1998, Michael Keaton, Andy Garcia, Brian Cox, Marcia Gay Harden) – Classic Movie Review 13,169

The shaky but tense and well handled 1998 American action thriller film Desperate Measures stars Michael Keaton, Andy García, Marcia Gay Harden and Brian Cox, and is directed by Barbet Schroeder. Director Barbet Schroeder’s 1998 […]

Oct, 08

The Challenge [It Takes a Thief] ** (1960, Jayne Mansfield, Anthony Quayle, Carl Möhner, Peter Reynolds, Barbara Mullen, Robert Brown, Dermot Walsh) – Classic Movie Review 13,168

The 1960 British B-movie noir crime film The Challenge [It Takes a Thief] is a routine thriller, though starring Jayne Mansfield as a ruthless gang leader tempting a businessman (Anthony Quayle) into taking part in […]

Oct, 08

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