The Man in the Back Seat
- Year: 1961
- Country of origin: UK
- Genre: Crime, Drama
- Director: Vernon Sewell
- Length: 57 min
- IMDb rating:
Synopsis
The Man in the Back Seat (1961) follows two petty criminals who assault a bookmaker during a robbery and discover his cash case is chained to his wrist. As they drive through the night attempting to free the money and evade detection, their situation becomes increasingly desperate and unstable. This British crime film blends noir tension and claustrophobic suspense in a story of panic, greed, and moral collapse.
Selected disc options for The Man in the Back Seat
| Extras | BFI BD-B/UK 2026 | Network DVD-0 PAL/UK/OOP 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Josephine Botting and Vic Pratt | has extra | |
| The BEHP Interview with Editor John Trumper | has extra | |
| Stills Gallery | has extra | |
| “A Test for Love” - By Vernon Sewell | has extra | |
| “After Dark” | has extra | |
| “Footpads” | has extra | |
| “The Awakening Hour” | has extra | |
| Promotional Material | has extra |
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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