Dublin Nightmare
Dublin Nightmare

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Dublin Nightmare

1958
Movie
62 min
English

Loot goes missing in robbery double-cross. Gang members, an ex-lover and a handsome stranger are left to sort it out.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Lionel HarrisGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, desperate for money, becomes entangled in a dangerous robbery plot in Dublin. He finds himself caught between a charismatic but ruthless criminal and the law, with his own moral compass tested at every turn. The situation escalates as betrayals and unforeseen complications arise, pushing him further into a perilous abyss.

Critical Reception

Dublin Nightmare is a lesser-known British crime thriller that received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its tense atmosphere and solid performances, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other crime films of the era. It is often viewed as a competent, if unremarkable, entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty atmosphere and suspenseful moments.

  • Noted for competent direction and acting within the crime genre.

  • Criticized by some for a familiar plot structure.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Dublin, offering viewers a glimpse of the city in the late 1950s.

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