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Sinful Davey (1969)

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Average Rating: 4.2/10
Reviews Counted: 6
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Davey Haggart (John Hurt) wishes to follow his father's footsteps and become a highway robber. He also wishes to avoid his father's fate -- which was death by hanging at the tender age of 21 after a botched robbery of the Duke of Argyle (Robert Morley). Davey commits a daring robbery in broad daylight with the help of two henchmen (Ronald Fraser and Fidelma Murphy) and heads for the highlands of Scotland to hide out. The local Constable (Nigel Davenport) warns young Davey he will end up just

R, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: John Huston

In Theaters: May 7, 1969 Wide

Cast

John Hurt
Davey Haggart
Pamela Franklin
Annie
Nigel Davenport
Constable
Ronald Fraser
MacNab
Robert Morley
Duke of Argyll
Anjelica Huston
Maxine Audley
Duchess of Argyll
Eddie Byrne
Yorkshire Bill
Allan Cuthbertson
Capt. Douglas
Francis De Wolff
Andrew
Paul Farrell
Bailiff of Stirling
Brenda Fricker
Judith Furse
Mary
Geoffrey Golden
Warden McEwan
Niall MacGinnis
Boots Simpson
Donal McCann
Sir James Graham
Fidelma Murphy
Jean Carlisle
Noel Purcell
Jack
Fionnula Flanagan
Penelope
Leon Collins
Dr. Gersham
John Franklyn
George Bagrie

Critic Reviews for Sinful Davey

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (4) | DVD (1)

A bland, lethargic period comedy.

February 5, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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The movie isn't as bad as it is unrealized, like a photographed steno report of the ideas thrown around at a story conference.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

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The cast is just marvelous, providing the right amount of zest and derring-do to make this film work.

February 5, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

An inconsequential but likeable romp.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Tom Milne

Time Out

Inoffensive swashbuckler.

April 17, 2004 Full Review Source: Film4

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Film4

It's possible to get a few chuckles here and there.

April 12, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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