The Crooked Road
The Crooked Road is a 1965 British film directed and co-written by Don Chaffey. It stars Robert Ryan and Janet Munro.[1] The film is based on the 1957 novel The Big Story by Morris West.[2]
| The Crooked Road | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Don Chaffey |
| Written by | Don Chaffey Jay Garrison |
| Based on | novel by Morris West |
| Starring | Robert Ryan Stewart Granger |
| Cinematography | Stephen Dade |
Production company | Argo |
| Distributed by | Seven Arts Pictures |
Release date | 19 September 1965 |
Running time | 92 min. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Robert Ryan as Richard Ashley
- Stewart Granger as Duke of Orgagna
- Nadia Gray as Cosima
- Katherine Woodville as Elena
- Marius Goring as Harlequin
- Robert Rietty as the Chief of Police
The Big Story
| Author | Morris West |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Heinemann |
Publication date | 1957 |
| Media type |
The film was based on The Big Story by Morris West which was published in 1957.
A Sydney Morning Herald profile on the author said it was "his initial foray into the world of Italian politics. To this stage, there is nothing to indicate international prominence."[3]
Production
The film was shot in Yugoslavia over two months.[4]
Reception
The New York Times said the film "bounces along nicely".[5]
References
- http://allmovie.com/work/the-crooked-road-124718
- CROOKED ROAD, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 34, Iss. 396, (Jan 1, 1967): 44.
- Missen, Mollie (20 February 1993). "A master storyteller signs off". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 44.
- Scheuer, P. K. (11 August 1964). "Robert ryan lifts veil on yugoslavia". Los Angeles Times – via ProQuest.
- Archer, E. (4 February 1965). "Screen: A minor comedy". New York Times – via ProQuest.
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