Devil on Horseback

For the food, see Devils on horseback.
Devil on Horseback
Directed by Cyril Frankel
Produced by John Grierson
Isobel Pargiter
Written by Neil Paterson
Montagu Slater
Geoffrey Orme (additional dialogue)
Based on a story by James Curtis
Starring Googie Withers
John McCallum
Jeremy Spenser
Music by Malcolm Arnold
Cinematography Denny Densham
Edited by Sidney Stone
Production
company
Group 3
Release dates
17 March 1954 (UK)
Running time
88 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Devil on Horseback is a 1954 British drama film directed by Cyril Frankel and starring Googie Withers, John McCallum and Jeremy Spenser.[1] Its plot involves a boy who pursues his ambition to be a jockey. The screenplay was by Scottish writer Neil Paterson.

Cast

Critical reception

Leonard Maltin called it an "inconsequential racing yarn" ; [2] the Radio Times said, "it's strong on atmosphere and story. Sadly, the film suffers from lack of pace, disappointing racing sequences and an overdose of sentimentality" ;[3] but TV Guide called it a "good racetrack drama, with excellent performances all around." [4]

References

  1. "Devil on Horseback (1954)". BFI.
  2. "Devil on Horseback (1954) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
  3. Robin Karney. "Devil on Horseback". RadioTimes.
  4. "Devil On Horseback". TVGuide.com.

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