The Man in the Back Seat
- Year: 1961
- Country of origin: UK
- Genre: Crime, Drama
- Director: Vernon Sewell
- Length: 57 min
This is something new in film thrills.
Film Synopsis
The Man in the Back Seat (1961) centers on two small-time criminals who attack a bookmaker for his racetrack takings, only to discover that the money bag is chained to his wrist. Forced to take their injured victim with them, they drive through London searching for a way out as a succession of complications turns the robbery into an increasingly desperate ordeal. This British crime thriller combines claustrophobic tension, shadowy nighttime photography, and mounting paranoia in a lean, noir-inflected tale of criminal desperation.
The Man in the Back Seat Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | BFI BD-B/UK 2026 | Network DVD-0 PAL/UK/OOP 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Josephine Botting and Vic Pratt | ||
| The BEHP Interview with Editor John Trumper | ||
| Stills Gallery | ||
| “A Test for Love” - By Vernon Sewell | ||
| “After Dark” | ||
| “Footpads” | ||
| “The Awakening Hour” | ||
| Promotional Material |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- BFI’s Blu-ray also includes Strongroom (1962). A booklet is also included with writing by James Bell, Barry Forshaw and Tony Dykes.
- Network’s DVD is included in “The Edgar Wallace Mysteries, Volume Five” box set containing a 12-page booklet with writing by Kim Newman. It is also available in “The Edgar Wallace Anthology” box set.
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