Product Review

Delve within the world of Hard-boiled deductions and who dunnits, with six movies that defined the world of British Cinema s Crime and Noir. Disc One: BLACKOUT (1950) In this tight little crime film directed by Robert S. Baker, a blind man's (Maxwell Reed) sight is restored in time to solve the mystery of his girl friend's dead (or is he) brother and a gang of smugglers. (73minutes) BOND OF FEAR (1956) A man and his family on a caravan holiday in France are taken hostage by an escaped convict (John Colicos). (72minutes) HOME TO DANGER (1951) Dope peddler tries to kill dead partner s daughter when she inherits an old house. (66 minutes) Disc Two: MEET MR. CALLAGHAN (1954) Based on a Peter Cheyney novel. Slim Callaghan (De Marney), is required to solve the death of a much hated rich man. (88minutes) NO TRACE (1950) Crime novelist (Hugh Sinclair) kills blackmailer and pretends to help police. (75minutes) RECOIL (1953) A dead jeweler s daughter poses as a crook to catch doctor s burglar brother. (79minutes) TRT: 453 minutes Bonus Features: Scene Selection, Trailers, British Cinema Promo. Product Specs: 2-DVD9s; Dolby Digital 2.0; 453 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1950, 1956, 1951, 1954, 1950, 1953; SRP - $29.99.