It’s The Daily
Constitutional Film Festival. And it’s programmed by London Walks Guides and
London Walkers. Which is the greatest London movie of them all? The best
performance in a London-set film? Your favorite London movie location?
As usual, we want to hear from you – send us your favorite London movie nominations to the usual email address, get in touch with us on Twitter @londonwalks or leave a comment at the bottom of this post.
LW film expert Richard IV returns with a 60s classic…
No. 36: The Jokers
An energetic Michael Winner production, a proper swinging sixties film (and far more fun than Blow Up) with Oliver Reed and Michael Crawford as brothers who, disguised as Royal Engineers, steal the Crown Jewels. From iconic symbols of old London (the Tower, Trafalgar Square, the Albert Memorial) to cutting-edge architecture (the Economist Building, standing in for New Scotland Yard) a great showcase for the capital. One of the best supporting casts, full of familiar faces (Harry Andrews, James Donald, Daniel Massey, Kenneth Colley). And the placing of the jewels upon the scales of ‘Justice’ atop the Old Bailey is a bravura moment in British film.
Richard IV Richard IV is an actor, swordsman and an expert on early detective fiction. Velvety voiced and perfect timing, he makes for some awfully handsome listening! No surprise to learn that he's narrated numerous documentaries and audiobooks.
Forthcoming Film Walks with London Walks… Alfred Hitchcock's London on September 22, from Holborn underground, both at 10.45; and London on Film on August 25, Bank underground exit 3 at 10.45.
You can also book a private London Film Locations walk by calling London Walks on 020 7624 3978 or emailing [email protected].
A London Walk costs £9 – £7 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.
