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The Siege of Pinchgut (released in the US as Four Desperate Men) is a 1959 British thriller filmed on location in Sydney, Australia, and directed by Harry Watt.
Three men attempt a prison break, but their plan derails when their boat falters near an island, where the caretaker recognizes the convict. A hostage situation erupts, leading to a tense standoff with authorities.
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Three men attempt a prison break, but their plan derails when their boat falters near an island, where the caretaker recognizes the convict. A hostage situation erupts, leading to a tense standoff with authorities.
The film, released in the US as Four Desperate Men and directed by British director Harry Watt was shot on location in Sydney and was the final film produced by Ealing Studios. The Umbrella DVD box says it is “based on a true story” although that is bending the truth considerably out of shape.
After escaping from prison, wrongly accused Matt Kirk (Aldo Ray) has a daring plan in mind: He'll use the artillery cannons at Fort Dennison, located on the...
After escaping from prison, wrongly accused Matt Kirk (Aldo Ray) has a daring plan in mind: He’ll use the artillery cannons at Fort Dennison, located on the island of Pinchgut off the coast of Sydney, Australia, to demand a retrial, or else he’ll fire upon the city.
