The Gelignite Gang
The Gelignite Gang

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The Gelignite Gang

1956
Movie
74 min
English

A tense thriller that tears the lid off Soho's underworld and reveals the cunning organization behind a gang of safe-breakers who will stop at nothing, not even murder, to achieve their goals.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Terence FisherGenres: Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young criminals, known as the Gelignite Gang, plans and executes a series of daring robberies using explosives. Their exploits bring them into conflict with the police, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game. As the gang becomes bolder, their actions escalate, putting themselves and others in increasing danger.

Critical Reception

The Gelignite Gang was a modest crime thriller that performed adequately at the box office, appealing to audiences interested in heist films of the era. Critics generally noted its fast pace and suspenseful sequences, though some found the plot somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting chase sequences and straightforward crime narrative.

  • Noted for its competent direction and a sense of escalating tension.

  • Found by some to be a somewhat formulaic entry in the crime genre.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this older film.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Terence Fisher, would later become famous for his work with Hammer Film Productions, directing iconic horror films like 'Dracula' and 'The Curse of Frankenstein'.

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