After World War II is over, two Army pals take opposite paths in civilian life. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.After World War II is over, two Army pals take opposite paths in civilian life. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.After World War II is over, two Army pals take opposite paths in civilian life. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.
Cecil Bevan
- Clerk of Court
- (uncredited)
Jim Brady
- Thug in Pub
- (uncredited)
Eddie Byrne
- Fence
- (uncredited)
Robert Cawdron
- Police Recruit
- (uncredited)
Cyril Chamberlain
- PC Rix
- (uncredited)
David Davies
- Desk Sergeant
- (uncredited)
Michael Hordern
- Police Training Officer
- (uncredited)
John Martell
- Romeo
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAlexander Korda thought the film was dreadful and would only be given a limited country release with no London showing, but another film failed and Korda's company was approached for a replacement. 'Nightbeat' was all that they could offer but at the press show the critics thought it was awful and the only good thing was the performance of Michael Medwin.
- Quotes
Felix Fenton: It's no good, Andy, you're coming down with me.
[Andy pulls a knife]
Felix Fenton: That's no good to you...
Andy Kendall: You're talking from the wrong end!
Felix Fenton: Dont be a fool - if you kill me, it's murder. If I kill you, I've got to make it out in triplicate. I hate writing.
- SoundtracksI'm Not In Love
(uncredited)
Music by Benjamin Frankel (as Ben Bernard on sheet music)
Lyrics by Harold Purcell
Sung by Christine Norden
Featured review
Maxwell Reed gives his eyebrows another workout
Another user comment on another Maxwell Reed film told of his eyebrows, gave me my summary title, which had me smiling.He certainly worked them vigorously in this film noir of an early post war racketeer, returning commando servicemen, (Ronald Howard/Hector Ross) and the longstanding girlfriend who has been faithful all during the war (the late tragic Anne Crawford).What made me smile was seeing Sid James playing a nightclub pianist called Nixon.It was films like this which established his acting credentials and which Tony Hancock envied in their early comic TV/radio collaborations.
Nasty Jackie (Christine Norden) who plays the nightclub singer, sticks Ronald Howard's commando knife into Maxwell Reed's chest and kills him out of pique because he didn't love her enough.How will Ronald establish his innocence, perhaps Anne can help?This is an above average 1947 British produced film noir which I awarded 7/10.
Nasty Jackie (Christine Norden) who plays the nightclub singer, sticks Ronald Howard's commando knife into Maxwell Reed's chest and kills him out of pique because he didn't love her enough.How will Ronald establish his innocence, perhaps Anne can help?This is an above average 1947 British produced film noir which I awarded 7/10.
- howardmorley
- Jan 8, 2017
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- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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