The Small Back Room

As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on Britain in 1943, the embittered expert who’ll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol. (US title: Hour of Glory)

“Powell and Pressburger are perhaps not seen quite at their best with such realist material. But it is still a lovingly honed, extremely conscientious piece of work.” -Derek Winnert

“The intelligent ideas, the fine noirish photography, the superb acting, the outstanding script, and the stunning visualizations all come together to make things work rather well for this minor Powell and Pressburger; its uncanny storytelling is ever so eloquent.” -Dennis Schwartz