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A wife's revenge so cold, you'll need a sweater for all 59 minutes.
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Downfall (1964)

Brit noirtaut chamber dramadomestic warfare

Overview

DramaMystery

Harold Crossley is a barrister and respected intellectual, but proves no match to his scheming young wife

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Nadja Regin's smile hides knives; Denham crumbles magnificently.

Direction

Moxey squeezes claustrophobic dread from every drawing room corner.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon, whiskey optional, trust in no one.·Rewatch: Catch every micro-expression you missed the first time.
John Llewellyn Moxey

Director

John Llewellyn Moxey

ReleasedJan 1, 1964
Runtime59m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Merton Park Studios

Top Cast

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Sir Harold Crossley

Nadja Regin

Nadja Regin

Suzanne Crossley

T. P. McKenna

T. P. McKenna

Martin Somers

Peter Barkworth

Peter Barkworth

Tom Cotterrell

Victor Brooks

Victor Brooks

Inspector Boyd

G.H. Mulcaster

G.H. Mulcaster

Elderly Man

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was part of BBC's 'Wednesday Play' anthology series, which launched the careers of Ken Loach and Dennis Potter.

Cultural

Nadja Regin later appeared in two Bond films, making her brief tenure here a fascinating pre-glamour showcase of menace.

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