These Dangerous Years
These Dangerous Years

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These Dangerous Years

1957
Movie
107 min
English

A Liverpool gang member wins a singing contest is then called up for National Service where he clashes with another soldier.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Reginald le BorgGenres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A struggling former boxer, recently released from prison, attempts to go straight and reconnect with his estranged wife. However, his past and the dangerous associates he made behind bars threaten to pull him back into a life of crime. He must navigate betrayal and violence to protect himself and the possibility of a new beginning.

Critical Reception

These Dangerous Years is a modest but effective noir thriller. While not groundbreaking, it is praised for its efficient storytelling, gritty atmosphere, and a solid performance from its lead, Tom Conway, who embodies the conflicted ex-con with believable weariness. The film is considered a solid entry in the B-movie noir canon of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its atmospheric noir elements and tense pacing.

  • Tom Conway delivers a compelling performance as a troubled protagonist.

  • A competent, if somewhat formulaic, crime drama of its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce due to its age and limited release, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of Google user sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Robert L. Lippert's production company, known for its low-budget but often engaging genre films.

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