After the war is over, two army pals take opposite paths in civvy street. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.
Cinematography
Fog-choked London locations that scream 'we couldn't afford Hollywood, thank god.'
Acting
Maxwell Reed's slippery charm makes you root for the wrong guy.
Director
Harold Huth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot during Britain's harshest winter on record, you can practically see the actors' breath — authenticity through suffering.
Christine Norden was marketed as 'Britain's first post-war sex symbol' specifically for this role; the studio invented the category for her.
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