C.O.D.

A down-on-his-luck taxi driver named Billy is coerced into becoming a getaway driver for a pair of bank robbers. As the heist goes wrong, Billy finds himself entangled in a desperate fight for survival, pursued by both the police and the criminals he is forced to work with. The film explores themes of desperation and the thin line between ordinary life and criminal enterprise.

C.O.D. (also known as 'Bomb!), a British thriller, received moderate attention upon its release, appreciated by some for its gritty portrayal of working-class desperation and tense atmosphere. However, it was not a major critical or commercial success, often overshadowed by larger international productions of the era. Reviews highlighted its bleak realism and effective suspense, though some found its narrative somewhat conventional.

• Praised for its tense, suspenseful atmosphere and gritty realism.
• John Hargreaves' performance as the desperate protagonist was often singled out for its effectiveness.
• Some critics found the plot predictable despite the strong execution.

Google audience: Audience reception for C.O.D. is not widely documented on Google reviews, making it difficult to ascertain specific user likes or dislikes. General feedback from niche film communities often points to its effectiveness as a suspenseful thriller with a grounded, working-class perspective.

The film was originally titled 'Bomb!' and was one of the first films to be made by the newly formed British Screen, a company established to fund and develop feature films in the UK.