Il Lungo Coltello Di Londra 1966 Review

The circus provides a rich, "fog-soaked" backdrop filled with suspicious characters, including:

“The best reason to watch this is for an armored car heist that takes place on Tower Bridge... which according to the director, they shot in a single day.” Letterboxd Il Lungo Coltello Di Londra 1966

A menacing, hooded lion tamer with a mysterious past. The circus provides a rich, "fog-soaked" backdrop filled

The film opens with a high-stakes armored car robbery on London’s —a sequence noted by reviewers for its impressive, nearly silent execution. When a member of the gang is murdered by a throwing knife, the investigation leads Inspector Elliott (Leo Genn) to the winter quarters of Barberini's circus. When a member of the gang is murdered

While it’s not considered a masterpiece, the presence of horror icons Christopher Lee and Klaus Kinski elevates the production. Lee, in particular, is praised for his "grim and imposing" performance despite being masked for most of the film.

remains a solid recommendation for fans of 1960s British thrillers and those who enjoy seeing cult cinema legends sharing the screen in a gothic circus setting. Psycho-Circus (1966) - IMDb

A sullen, suspicious figure lurking in the shadows. A jealous knife-thrower and a secretive ringmaster. Critical Highlights