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title: "The Teckman Mystery [DVD]"
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# The Teckman Mystery [DVD]

**Brand:** margaret leightonjohn justinwendy toye
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Product Description          Oscar nominee Margaret Leighton, John Justin, Roland Culver and Michael Medwin star in this Brit-noir Cold War thriller involving another intriguing case for Philip Chance, the fictional crime writer created by phenomenally successful novelist and Paul Temple creator Francis Durbridge. Co-scripted by Durbridge and directed by the award-winning Wendy Toye, The Teckman Mystery is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, with its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Crime novelist Philip Chance is commissioned by his publisher to write the biography of Martin Teckman, a young airman who crashed and died whilst testing a new plane. From the moment he arrives home, however, Chance is beset by a series of 'accidents' leaving him in no doubt that there are people who do not want Teckman's past investigated... SPECIAL FEATURES: [] Image gallery [] Original pressbook PDF             Review          "An enjoyable slice of nearly-noir, the Teckman Mystery is close to being a fossil-record technothriller. Theodore Sturgeon's definition of science fiction was a human problem with a human solution, caused and brought about by science, and Bruce Sterling described a technothriller as a "science fiction novel with the President in it"." --(Eye for Film - Andrew Robertson)

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## Customer Reviews

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    Very enjoyable Durbridge Yarn and  a Gorgeous Print!
  

*by L***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2016*

This review is for the Network DVD released on 25 January 2016Lovely crisp black and white print - had to turn the sound up a little, but it was fine after that. As usual, no subtitles.So here are the things we most enjoyed about this 1954 British thriller:* John Justin, looking handsome and very dapper, giving a quietly amusing performance as a Gentleman Jim type of crime writer, commissioned to write the biography of Martin Teckman, a young airman who has died testing a new plane. But there are people who will do anything to stop him. Why?* Margaret Leighton, an actress known for her 'exquisite sense of grandeur and refinement', and she certainly looks very chic and svelte in this* A fine cast of supporting actors, particularly Roland Culver as an MI5 officer* A bottle of Johnny Walker that puts in even more appearances than the brandy (poor Johnny - all those films and not one credit)* The entertaining plot, co-scripted by Francis Durbridge, with plenty of skullduggery, accidents and red herrings to keep you guessing. Sadly, being cursed with an eagle eye (nothing to do with the film itself) I had a good idea who did it right from the beginning, but kept quiet for my husband's sake* The lovely London location shots from Cheyne Walk to the Tower of London, the latter quite extensive* An amusing cameo appearance by Barbara Murray, John Justin's wife at the time. Audiences would have appreciated the joke!

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    The plot is full of the sort of twists which are now very familiar, but it is still enjoyable
  

*by M***K on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2016*

Co-written by the highly inventive and successful creator of Paul Temple, Francis Durbridge, The Teckman Mystery is a 1950s Cold War noir thriller set in London. It has a promising plot about the mysterious misfortunes which befall everyone investigating the life of a test pilot who disappeared.Yet despite Durbridge's talents the plot has rather dated in that pretty much every plot twist is what is now a standard cliche. That is not to say the film is without entertainment, because however straight forward the fare now looks, it is done with vigour, humour and the fun of seeing well known parts of London as they used to look.Acting and filming are both done to high standards, as is the transfer to DVD. Slightly disappointing is the lack of any subtitles or other significant content on the DVD and, if you can, avoid taking too much of a look at the DVD box cover before watching the film for fear of spoilers.

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    The Teckman mystery
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 December 2019*

This is a DVD I have had on my wishlist for a while and decided to take a punt on it.Its a pacey film, from the early 60's and I found it twisted and turned from the outset.You'll see a few faces here, Michael Medwin (later in Shoestring) appears.When a chap named Chance is asked to write a biography on a test pilot Martin Teckman, it seems that a strange set of events unfolds like a bad hand of cards.Chance by name, Chance by nature it seems, but will Chance's luck run out as he investigates further?Chance doesn't want the assignment but as things happen, he wants to know more.Its a well made film and takes you right up to the end before the reveal is made.

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