In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, rough-and-tumble street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal killing of a young woman at the hands of visiting Polish sailor Korchinsky. Instead of reporting the crime to the authorities, Gillie merely pockets a prize for herself — Korchinsky's shiny black revolver — and flees the scene. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
| Year | 1959 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Thriller, Crime |
| Director | J. Lee Thompson |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (56 votes) |
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The director builds tension economically — doesn't waste it, holds it in reserve. The film pins you to your seat methodically, without rushing.
Sustains tension exactly as long as needed. May dip slightly after — but the overall level is good.
For viewers who appreciate intelligent genre work without dumbing down.
Director: J. Lee Thompson
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Alone or with a partner. Quiet, dark. Phone on silent.
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