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Known for his versatility, Lom plays the "shady accountant" with a cold, calculating intellect.

The story centers on a sophisticated criminal accountant, (played by Herbert Lom), who devises a plan to consolidate London's fractured gangs into a single, corporate-style extortion syndicate. To help manage the muscle, the gangs recruit Paddy Damion (Sean Connery), a talented burglar lured into the protection racket by gang leader Harry Foulcher. The Frightened City(1961)

The film is highly regarded for its atmosphere and its soundtrack. The theme song, also titled was composed by Norrie Paramor and became a major hit for the instrumental rock group The Shadows in 1961. Known for his versatility, Lom plays the "shady

13 Mar 2026 — Hi all a SHADOWS oldie THE FRIGHTENED CITY. Hi all a SHADOWS oldie THE FRIGHTENED CITY. Facebook·Brian Staton The film is highly regarded for its atmosphere

As the syndicate grows, the city's small business owners are paralyzed by fear, refusing to cooperate with the police—a situation that gives the film its title. The tension peaks when internal betrayals lead to gang warfare, forcing Damion to choose between his criminal loyalties and his personal conscience after his friend is murdered. Director: John Lemont.