you have to remember that he make this at a young age and little example of first class directing shine through . the cinematrography be also of a high standard . the subject matter be of the dark world of london and what it hold for young britain . for some enjoyment and a way of living be achieve through work for an american crime lord who have take to live in london . our hero have to decide whether to follow in the footstep of his own father past and accept a secure life of work for the american or to change tune and try something different . those who have see it and enjoy it should check out his early film play dead . it probably young american with more money and more experience .