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The Siege of Pinchgut (released in the US as Four Desperate Men) is a 1959 British thriller filmed on location in Sydney, Australia, and directed by Harry Watt. It was the last film produced by Ealing Studios, and was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival where it was nominated for the Golden Bear Award.
Sydney Harbour is the star. Three men break a convicted criminal out of jail. Their escape plan falters when their boat breaks down off Fort Dennison - "Pinchgut " - an island in Sydney Harbour. The caretaker of the island recognises the felon and the game is up.
- (343)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Harry Watt
- 1959-08-21
The film starts as an ambulance races through the streets of Sydney, carrying what appears to be a burns victim to hospital. It’s able to bypass numerous roadblocks set up to supposedly apprehend an escaped prisoner, while the cops who do stop the vehicle aren’t keen on peering too closely at its bandaged patient.
- Harry Watt
- PG
- Aldo Ray, Heather Sears, Neil Mccallum
The Siege Of Pinchgut A group of hardened thugs decide whether or not to set off a huge bomb that would destroy Sydney Harbour. Starring: Aldo Ray, Heather Sears, Neil McCallum
- 104 min
- 80
- Jimbo's Filmcans
Spectacular views of late-’50s Sydney, including the incredible Fort Denison on Pinchgut Island, enliven this British thriller that gets off to a suspenseful start.
- Harry Watt
Criminal Matt Kirk makes a daring escape on his way to prison with the aid of his brother. Escaping by sea, their boat's propeller breaks and they drift ashore on the tiny island of Pinchgut. When Matt is recognised by the island's caretaker the criminals take him and his family hostage.
Apr 17, 2024 · The Siege of Pinchgut (released in the US as Four Desperate Men) is a 1959 British thriller filmed on location in Sydney, Australia, and directed by Harry Watt.
- 104 min
- 118.4K
- DK Classics II