CASH ON DEMAND

Really, really well done film. Some wonderful acting, especially by the guy who tries to pull the scam; but the bank workers are all good, their respect but not exactly warmth for their boss (Cushing) coming through; but despite that, the way they back him at the end, his appreciation for it, is so touching, and so well done. And it's a Christmas film! In fact, they could have probably turned that up a notch.I really don't think much of living in these times, everything's screwy. But stumbling upon a pic like this, while going through youtube in bed one night, is definitely one of the plusses.

In this 1962 black and white thriller a man impersonates the company detective and informs the bank manager his family is in grave danger in order to rob the bank. This is 8o minutes of mostly dialogue, there is little action, but still the suspense is there.If you have trouble understanding quick speaking, tight jawed English accents you might have problems understanding everything that is said. There are no subtitles.At times this movie is part of the Icons of Suspense Collection, which contains: Stop Me Before I Kill! / Cash on Demand / The Snorkel / Maniac / Never Take Candy from a Stranger / These Are the Damned. Amazingly that price is usually less than this DVD by itself.It is an interesting part of the Hammer films collection.

If you enjoy this tightly knit U.K. heist flick (3 1/2 stars) featuring the great and underappreciated Peter Cushing, don't pay an exorbitant amount for Sony's single-release DVD-R-- it's cheaper to buy their 'Hammer Icons of Suspense Collection' (2010), which includes 'Cash on Demand' and five other worthwhile thrillers on 3 fully mastered discs.

This underrated little film came out in the early 60's and was made on a shoestring budget as a "B" movie, i.e. it accompanied a main feature.Expectations would therefore have been low and usually these sort of films are not really worth watching.This film is very much the exception; tightly scripted and based on a stage play which touches on the Ebenezer Scrooge/Christmas Carol theme, the main focus of the film is the interplay between the uptight bank manager played by Peter Cushing and the suave sophisticated criminal played by André Morell. They engage in verbal jousting throughout the film, which plays out in real time and leads to an enjoyable climax which is not without its element of humour.The rest of the supporting cast are all excellent in their own way and although filmed in black and white this particular addition has an enjoyable crispness. There are also some extras that come with the DVD including an audio commentary and a "making of"documentary.All in all, it's an excellent package and if you're a fan of 1960s black and white British films this is for you.

This is a good B/W crime thriller from Hammer. It stars, the great Peter Cushing, as a bank manager threaten by Andre Morell's character. Its set at Christmas time and is quiet a tense thriller.The Blu Ray arrived in perfect condition.

price,fantastic.product perfect as usual.

Never heard of this masterpiece. ShameThat extras are not worth it.

Another example of a film from the late 50's and early 60's when so many great films were being produced by the British film industry. Highly recommended B feature.