The Siege of Pinchgut
ActionCrimeDramaRomanceThriller
Three men attempt a prison break, but their plan derails when their boat falters near an island, where the caretaker recognizes the convict. A hostage situation erupts, leading to a tense standoff with authorities.
Director
Harry Watt
Writers
Harry Watt, Inman Hunter, Lee Robinson
Stars
Aldo Ray, Heather Sears, Neil McCallum
Release Date
August 21, 1959
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 17
Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
Aldo Ray
as Matt Kirk
Heather Sears
as Ann Fulton
Neil McCallum
as Johnny Kirk
Victor Maddern
as Bert
Carlo Giustini
as Luke
Alan Tilvern
as Superintendent Hanna
Barbara Mullen
as Mrs. Fulton
👤
Gerry Duggan
as Pat Fulton
👤
Kenneth J. Warren
as Police Commissioner
Grant Taylor
as Constable Macey
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.66 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Production
Ealing Studios
🏷️ Keywords
british noirlieprisonmale female relationshiphusband wife relationship
🎯 Categories
ActionCrimeDramaRomanceThriller
⭐ Featured Review
Rating depends on perspective
"If this was filmed in the us I would give it only 6, but as an Australian it give a fascinating insight into Sydney in the 50s. The story line is not the greatest and would pass if not filmed here...."
💡 Did You Know?
Carlo Giustini was dubbed by the distinctive voice of Robert Rietty.
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📖 Synopsis
Three men attempt a prison break, but their plan derails when their boat falters near an island, where the caretaker recognizes the convict. A hostage situation erupts, leading to a tense standoff with authorities.