The Rivals

May. 01,1963      
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A pair of hoodlums steal a car in which there is a note - a ransom letter - directed to a wealthy man whose daughter has just been kidnapped. The two gangsters stole the abductor's car and when they find the note, they decide to take advantage of the situation and collect the money.

Jack Gwillim as  

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Reviews

Vashirdfel
1963/05/01

Simply A Masterpiece

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Siflutter
1963/05/02

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

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Brenda
1963/05/03

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

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Fleur
1963/05/04

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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chris-4016
1963/05/05

Barry Lineham is wearing a 'syrup' which looks like a sleeping polecat at timesThe cars are wonderful period models, and Erica Rogers is superb

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sgtmac-01689
1963/05/06

An excellent second feature, with a well assembled cast.Most of the movies in the Edgar Wallace collection are quite slow and boring but this is a little gem and I liked it when I first saw it as a 17 year old kid back in 1983 when Channel 4 in the UK uses to show them late at night.

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GUENOT PHILIPPE
1963/05/07

Yes folks, this is a very good episode from the Edgard Wallace Mystery TV shows. The exciting tale of two hoodlums who steal a car in which there is a note - a ransom letter - directed to a wealthy man whom the daughter has just been kidnapped. And of course the two gangsters stole the abductor's car. They find the note and decide to take advantage of the situation, collect the money and impersonating the real kidnappers, no matter the kidnapped girl's life, if they can't deliver her to her father. Of course...Because if the real abductors don't get the dol...But the police force is here, waiting...I won't spoil any further, but it is a very efficient tale, believe me.

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