UK,
1960, 116 min
Directed by:
Basil DeardenScreenplay:
Bryan ForbesCinematography:
Arthur IbbetsonComposer:
Philip GreenVOD (1)
Plots(1)
After being 'retired' from the army, an ex-Colonel nurtures a bitter resentment at his country's ingratitude. Luckily for him he's not the only one and he assembles a small group of bankrupt or embittered ex-army officers in a bid to stage an ingenious bank robbery. (Network)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1961 - Bryan Forbes (Best British Screenplay)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1960 - Bryan Forbes, Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Richard Attenborough, Roger Livesey (Silver Shell for Best Actor)
- 1960 - Basil Dearden (Golden Shell for Best Film)