Brighton Rock
“Graham Greene's Shocking Thriller of the RAZOR GANGS!”
Synopsis
Centring on the activities of a gang of assorted criminals and, in particular, their leader – a vicious young hoodlum known as "Pinkie" – the film's main thematic concern is the criminal underbelly evident in inter-war Brighton.
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Richard Attenborough
Pinkie Brown
Hermione Baddeley
Ida Arnold
William Hartnell
Dallow
Nigel Stock
Cubitt
Wylie Watson
Spicer
Carol Marsh
Rose Brown
Harcourt Williams
Prewitt
Virginia Winter
Judy
Reginald Purdell
Frank
George Carney
Phil Corkery
Charles Goldner
Colleoni
Alan Wheatley
Fred Hale
Lina Barrie
Molly
Joan Sterndale-Bennett
Delia
Harry Ross
Brewer
Campbell Copelin
Police Inspector
Marianne Stone
Waitress
Norman Watson
Racecourse Evangelist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brighton
Festival / Special Debut
November 7, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- Graham Greene, Terence Rattigan
- Original Score
- Hans May
- Original Title
- Brighton Rock
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Charter Film Productions, Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Boulting
Graham Greene, Terence Rattigan
Hans May
Harry Waxman
Peter Graham Scott
Roy Boulting
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Greene
Screenplay
John Boulting
Director
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Roy Boulting
Producer
Hans May
Original Music Composer
Peter Graham Scott
Editor
Honoria Plesch
Costume Design
Terence Rattigan
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brighton Rock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brighton Rock about?
Centring on the activities of a gang of assorted criminals and, in particular, their leader – a vicious young hoodlum known as "Pinkie" – the film's main thematic concern is the criminal underbelly evident in inter-war Brighton.
Who directed Brighton Rock?
Brighton Rock was directed by John Boulting.
Who stars in Brighton Rock?
The principal cast of Brighton Rock includes Richard Attenborough, Hermione Baddeley, William Hartnell, Nigel Stock, Wylie Watson.
When was Brighton Rock released and how long is it?
Brighton Rock was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Brighton Rock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brighton Rock was composed by Hans May.
Is Brighton Rock based on a book or true story?
Brighton Rock is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Greene".