Art director and editor have done a standout job in matching and cutting so that it is virtually impossible to decide where Pinewood began and Canada came in.

Though scuppered by problems worse than those usually associated with international coproductions, this is nonetheless rather more than just another engaging oddity from Ray.

His strange, disturbing drama will leave most of its viewers dissatisfied and some outraged, but few will remain indifferent.

Anthony Quinn... turns in a performance that may win him an Oscar.