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Modular · 10-11-2007, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by batman

My favourite Stanley Baker film and a bona fide classic!

At £3.99 it would be a shame not to ..... buy it!

Indeed, I just have!!

batman · 10-11-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Modular

Indeed, I just have!!

.... enjoy!

Bats.

philip hindley · 10-01-2008, 03:12 PM

Whats the name of the pub featured prominently in much of the film and is it still there?

Tom Bancroft · 10-03-2008, 08:49 PM

The converted church used as the taxi garage in the film was actually on Stockport Road (A6), Longsight, near the junction of Plymouth Grove. It was at one time a garage in real life, as well as other uses later. This was just a stone's throw from another disused church that was used by Mancunian Films and later the BBC for Top of the Pops.
To see the 'Hell Is A City' church as it was in 1958 go to the website: Manchester City Council in the Central Library's images collection, enter m39527 in the 'FIND' window and press search. This is an image of the church as a garage in 1958, so it was easily adapted for the film. Keep double clicking the image to zoom.
The main bar used was (if I remember correctly) Liston's Bar in Cromford Court (which is where the robbery took place). All that area was eventually swallowed up by Manchester's Arndale Shopping Centre. The fat bearded guy in the jumper who has a couple of lines at the pitch 'n' put game was a popular local wrestler called Bill(?) Benny. He is not in the credits. It is believed that well known Manchester bookie Gus Demmy inspired the first name for Donald Pleasance's character. I have given more details elsewhere on Britmovie about this film. Do a search!

PaulPlowman · 16-03-2008, 02:41 AM

The converted church was there in 1997, being used as a carpet warehouse - I used to live just round the corner. But at some point it burned down. There is now nothing on the site.

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stevie boy · 18-03-2008, 01:57 PM

Hell Is A City

check out the above web site about Hell is a City, most informative

PaulPlowman · 19-03-2008, 09:47 PM

Interesting site. Based on the single screenshot of the interior of the Lacy Arms, I believe it to be the Star & Garter. The stairs look exactly the same.

PaulPlowman · 15-04-2008, 03:33 PM

Well, I've finally got this on DVD, and I must say what a great film it is - despite some wayward 'northern' accents! Martineau's wife sounds like she's spent a lot of time in Jamaica!

Anyway, on top of the locations mentioned on George Nixon's webpage, I've managed to find a few more, and also, I've taken a few 'Now' photos. See them here...

Hell Is A City (1960) at UK Onscreen - UK Movie Filming Locations

Sorry some of the 'now' photos are a bit naff, but so much has changed in some of the shots. For the prison photo I had to stand on the opposite side of the road, otherwise it would have just been a photo of a brick wall!

I'm really fired up for finding as many locations as I can now! Expect further posts.... :)

mariocki · 15-04-2008, 08:40 PM

Nice work Paul

stevie boy · 16-04-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Modular

Hell is a City is currently on offer from Play at a very 'wallet friendly' £3.99.

Click!

now at HMV at £2.99 delivered

Frank63 · 16-04-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulPlowman

Hell Is A City (1960) at UK Onscreen - UK Movie Filming Locations

What a brilliant site and a great idea, then and now shots. I'll have to have a watch of the film see if any places spring to mind.

Thanks for posting the link

PaulPlowman · 16-04-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank63

What a brilliant site and a great idea, then and now shots.

I'd have to be very cheeky indeed to claim that that was my idea!

Frank63 · 16-04-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulPlowman

I'd have to be very cheeky indeed to claim that that was my idea!

Well every credit to you.

Being a proud Mancunian it's good to see long forgotten places that no longer exist, I was so inspired I quickly browsed over to the HMV site and purchased a copy of " Hell is a City". I remember them filming it when I was young.

Thanks for the nostalgia trip

George Nixon · 28-04-2008, 05:30 PM

It seems that a great many people remember the film " Hell Is A City", and are fascinated by the Manchester locations. I have a website which has a page devoted to this film and its locations. I became interested in the locations mainly because I saw a scene being filmed in my area, Levenshulme, when I was a 10 year old. Recently I revisited Manchester, I now live in Canada, and became even more keen to identify those locations. Recently with some help from Paul Plowman ( ukonscreen.com) I have located several more locations, including the location for Lovetts Garage!! Not Longsight as some correspondents claim, but actually Raby Street/ Moss Lane East in Moss Side!! To see my website the link is:- http://www.levyboy.com

I apologise to those who were unable to link to my site in the past. I have just changed servers.

Best wishes, George Nixon

10-01-2008, 03:12 PM	#18
philip hindley Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 30 Country: iTrader: (0)	Hell Is A City Whats the name of the pub featured prominently in much of the film and is it still there?

10-03-2008, 08:49 PM	#19
Tom Bancroft Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Altrincham, Cheshire Posts: 47 Country: iTrader: (0)	Hell Is A City The converted church used as the taxi garage in the film was actually on Stockport Road (A6), Longsight, near the junction of Plymouth Grove. It was at one time a garage in real life, as well as other uses later. This was just a stone's throw from another disused church that was used by Mancunian Films and later the BBC for Top of the Pops. To see the 'Hell Is A City' church as it was in 1958 go to the website: Manchester City Council in the Central Library's images collection, enter m39527 in the 'FIND' window and press search. This is an image of the church as a garage in 1958, so it was easily adapted for the film. Keep double clicking the image to zoom. The main bar used was (if I remember correctly) Liston's Bar in Cromford Court (which is where the robbery took place). All that area was eventually swallowed up by Manchester's Arndale Shopping Centre. The fat bearded guy in the jumper who has a couple of lines at the pitch 'n' put game was a popular local wrestler called Bill(?) Benny. He is not in the credits. It is believed that well known Manchester bookie Gus Demmy inspired the first name for Donald Pleasance's character. I have given more details elsewhere on Britmovie about this film. Do a search! __________________ Ha! Ha! - never touched me! Last edited by Tom Bancroft; 10-03-2008 at 08:57 PM. Reason: More detail

16-03-2008, 02:41 AM	#20
PaulPlowman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 110 Country: iTrader: (0)	The converted church was there in 1997, being used as a carpet warehouse - I used to live just round the corner. But at some point it burned down. There is now nothing on the site. Flash Earth ...satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash __________________ <- Insert witty comment here -> ukonscreen.com

19-03-2008, 09:47 PM	#22
PaulPlowman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 110 Country: iTrader: (0)	Interesting site. Based on the single screenshot of the interior of the Lacy Arms, I believe it to be the Star & Garter. The stairs look exactly the same. __________________ <- Insert witty comment here -> ukonscreen.com

15-04-2008, 03:33 PM	#23
PaulPlowman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 110 Country: iTrader: (0)	Well, I've finally got this on DVD, and I must say what a great film it is - despite some wayward 'northern' accents! Martineau's wife sounds like she's spent a lot of time in Jamaica! Anyway, on top of the locations mentioned on George Nixon's webpage, I've managed to find a few more, and also, I've taken a few 'Now' photos. See them here... Hell Is A City (1960) at UK Onscreen - UK Movie Filming Locations Sorry some of the 'now' photos are a bit naff, but so much has changed in some of the shots. For the prison photo I had to stand on the opposite side of the road, otherwise it would have just been a photo of a brick wall! I'm really fired up for finding as many locations as I can now! Expect further posts.... :) __________________ <- Insert witty comment here -> ukonscreen.com

18-03-2008, 01:57 PM	#21
stevie boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,527 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	Hell Is A City check out the above web site about Hell is a City, most informative

15-04-2008, 08:40 PM	#24
mariocki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Herts Posts: 244 Country: iTrader: (0)	Nice work Paul __________________ You crazy idiots - my name's McGill!

28-04-2008, 05:30 PM	#29
George Nixon Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 5 Country: iTrader: (0)	Hell Is A City locations It seems that a great many people remember the film " Hell Is A City", and are fascinated by the Manchester locations. I have a website which has a page devoted to this film and its locations. I became interested in the locations mainly because I saw a scene being filmed in my area, Levenshulme, when I was a 10 year old. Recently I revisited Manchester, I now live in Canada, and became even more keen to identify those locations. Recently with some help from Paul Plowman ( ukonscreen.com) I have located several more locations, including the location for Lovetts Garage!! Not Longsight as some correspondents claim, but actually Raby Street/ Moss Lane East in Moss Side!! To see my website the link is:- http://www.levyboy.com I apologise to those who were unable to link to my site in the past. I have just changed servers. Best wishes, George Nixon

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