The Private Right

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Released May 31, 1968

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Overview

Following the end of the liberation struggle against British Colonial Rule in Cyprus, an EOKA rebel fighter travels to London to exact revenge on the collaborator who betrayed him and applied water torture. The film contains the first ever scenes of water-boarding showing the rebel being tortured supervised by a British intelligence officer. A dramatic search through the streets of London follows, culminating in a tense life or death confrontation. The film became a cause-célèbre in England, was critically acclaimed and discussed in the Houses of Parliament.

Runtime

1h 26m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Private Right


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Onyx Films Production

    United Kingdom

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