The Traitor | |
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Directed by | Michael McCarthy |
Written by | Michael McCarthy |
Produced by | Edwin J. Fancey |
Starring |
Donald Wolfit Robert Bray Jane Griffiths Anton Diffring |
Cinematography | Bert Mason |
Edited by | Monica Kimick |
Music by | Jackie Brown |
Production company | |
Distributed by | New Realm Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The Traitor (also known as The Accused) is a 1957 British drama film directed by Michael McCarthy and starring Donald Wolfit, Robert Bray, Jane Griffiths and Anton Diffring. [1] [2]
A former resistance fighter tries to discover the traitor who has betrayed his colleagues in the German resistance during the Second World War.
The film's title music, "Prelude Without A Name", and incidental music were written and conducted by Jackie Brown. The solo pianist was Dennis Wilson.
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Although there are some good ideas in the plot, the script of this film seems more suited to radio than to cinema, since it consists for the most part of a series of conversational set pieces. The director has made praiseworthy efforts to overcome this defect; but has not quite succeeded. Robert Bray's truculent American major is quite unconvincing; for the rest the cast is uninspired but adequate." [3]
Kine Weekly wrote: "The director handles the plot intelligently and convincing atmosphere is created. Resourceful camerawork and an original musical score, strengthened by a new concerto, heighten dramatic impact." [4]
Sky Movies wrote, "The specially written musical piece, Prelude, which has a vital part to play in the plot's unfolding, is hauntingly appealing. But too much talk tends to spoil the script's surprises." [5]
The Radio Times noted, "Nuance was not Donald Wolfit's strong suit, but he had presence and power in spades. He totally dominates this story with a bluster and conviction that keeps an uninspiring tale of the hunt for a Second World War traitor from falling flat on its face." [6]
TV Guide concluded, "This is an offbeat espionage whodunit with some nervy moments." [7]
The Traitor | |
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![]() British theatrical poster | |
Directed by | Michael McCarthy |
Written by | Michael McCarthy |
Produced by | Edwin J. Fancey |
Starring |
Donald Wolfit Robert Bray Jane Griffiths Anton Diffring |
Cinematography | Bert Mason |
Edited by | Monica Kimick |
Music by | Jackie Brown |
Production company | |
Distributed by | New Realm Entertainment |
Release date |
|
Running time | 88 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The Traitor (also known as The Accused) is a 1957 British drama film directed by Michael McCarthy and starring Donald Wolfit, Robert Bray, Jane Griffiths and Anton Diffring. [1] [2]
A former resistance fighter tries to discover the traitor who has betrayed his colleagues in the German resistance during the Second World War.
The film's title music, "Prelude Without A Name", and incidental music were written and conducted by Jackie Brown. The solo pianist was Dennis Wilson.
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Although there are some good ideas in the plot, the script of this film seems more suited to radio than to cinema, since it consists for the most part of a series of conversational set pieces. The director has made praiseworthy efforts to overcome this defect; but has not quite succeeded. Robert Bray's truculent American major is quite unconvincing; for the rest the cast is uninspired but adequate." [3]
Kine Weekly wrote: "The director handles the plot intelligently and convincing atmosphere is created. Resourceful camerawork and an original musical score, strengthened by a new concerto, heighten dramatic impact." [4]
Sky Movies wrote, "The specially written musical piece, Prelude, which has a vital part to play in the plot's unfolding, is hauntingly appealing. But too much talk tends to spoil the script's surprises." [5]
The Radio Times noted, "Nuance was not Donald Wolfit's strong suit, but he had presence and power in spades. He totally dominates this story with a bluster and conviction that keeps an uninspiring tale of the hunt for a Second World War traitor from falling flat on its face." [6]
TV Guide concluded, "This is an offbeat espionage whodunit with some nervy moments." [7]