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Movie poster: Checkpoint (1956)
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Checkpoint

1956 · 84 min Crime Drama Thriller
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Stanley Baker's O'Donovan is sent to steal the plans of a rival company's racing car designs, to ensure his employers win the competition. However, when opening a safe containing the plans, he triggers an alarm leading to a gun battle where he kills a number of people. James Robertson Justice, alarmed by the scandal surrounding the killings, orders his agent be killed surreptitiously to hide his involvement with the plot. The film uses original footage from the Mille Miglia , an Italian open-road endurance race, featuring classic period racing cars.

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Year 1956
Country United Kingdom
Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director Ralph Thomas
Runtime 84 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (6 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Checkpoint is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1956. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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