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A John Buchan yarn perhaps not quite in the mould of the Robert Donat classic of 1935. However, location filming widely used - especially in Edinburgh, Waverley Station and throughout the Trossachs and in glorious colour so what more could one ask for on a quiet week-end afternoon. And Taina Elg is very attractive sparring gently with the late, greatly missed Kenneth More. Can definitely recommend it. Had Kenny's later real-life love and later, wife, Angela Douglas been known then, Angela would have made a beautiful alternative leading lady - based on her comedy/drama experience. The scenes on the real Forth Railway Bridge are a must watch. Say no More.
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Delivery service of DVD was first class, unlike the actual film production. If you want a faithful film of John Buchan's novel, buy the Robert Powell 1978 version instead (available from same supplier). Whilst Kenneth More was a good actor, I feel his talents were lost with this particular version. I have since purchased the later DVD, and am delighted with it
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Well acted and enjoyable. Purist will argue the story is far removed from the book and in the wrong decade, but it is way better than the Hitchcock version rubbish
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Characters are well cast and this thriller is full of light hearted moments: Kenneth More at his very best.
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Very good storyline for a classic book,good in respect of fifties atmosphere.K Moore very good as usual for this period.
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