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In this crime drama, a man learns that he has six months left to live, and before he dies he decides to get revenge against the man responsible for his incarceration. First he hires a man to kill him and frame the traitor. Later the fellow learns that he is not sick after all. Fortunately his hit man died. Later the man he wants to avenge has a final showdown with him. A struggle ensues and the fellow kills his enemy in self-defense.
A young drifter, Freddie Williams, gets involved with a group of criminals planning a robbery. After the heist goes wrong, Freddie finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal as he attempts to escape the consequences of his actions. The film explores the dark underbelly of society and the desperate measures people will take to survive.
Vengeance Is Mine was met with mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its gritty portrayal of post-war London and its suspenseful narrative, while others found its pacing uneven and its characters underdeveloped. It has since gained a cult following among film noir enthusiasts.
Praised for its atmospheric depiction of a troubled post-war Britain.
Criticized for its sometimes predictable plot and less-than-compelling characters.
Noted for its early incorporation of noir elements into British cinema.
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The film was based on a novel by contemporary crime writer Leonardo Casini, which itself was inspired by a real-life unsolved crime.
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This quirky little thriller sees "Charles Heywood" (Valentine Dyall) as a man who thinks he has a only six months left to live. His mind turns to revenge on a former business partner who stitched him up many years earlier and for whom he en...