Evan Jones (3) (1927–2023)
Author of Victory [1981 film]
For other authors named Evan Jones, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Evan Jones was born in Portland, Jamaica in 1927. He received a BA in English literature from Wadham College, Oxford in 1952. He taught at the George School in Pennsylvania and at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. In 1956, he moved to England and became a full-time writer. His television work show more includes the documentary drama series The Fight Against Slavery. His work as a screenwriter includes Funeral in Berlin, Eva, and Champions. He has also written several books including Tales of the Caribbean, Skylarking, and Stone Haven. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Works by Evan Jones
Associated Works
The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game - Episode 3: Gambling Lady [tv] (1979) — Screenplay — 1 copy
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- Legal name
- Jones, Evan Gordon Newton
- Birthdate
- 1927-12-29
- Date of death
- 2023-04-18
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Jamaica (birth)
- Birthplace
- Portland, Jamaica
- Education
- Munro College
Haverford College
Wadham College, Oxford (BA) - Occupations
- screenwriter
poet
playwright - Relationships
- Jones, Sadie (daughter)
Jones, Melissa (daughter)
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Statistics
- Works
- 12
- Also by
- 1
- Members
- 157
- Popularity
- #133,743
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 7
- ISBNs
- 72
"Wake in Fright" is a strange, baffling film directed with an almost documentary eye by Ted Kotcheff. The film works on a deep psychological level, with Kotcheff managing to make absolutely everything look uncomfortable - the heat, the isolation, the locations and the people. There is a tangible feeling that anything might happen and that anything might go wrong at any moment; no doubt assisted by the non-stop boozing that happens throughout. The dialogue is sparse and the hyperbolic macho, mateyness has a feel of menace; indeed much of it has an underlying feel of gay panic (which becomes disturbingly overt at one stage) The vast vistas are astounding and brilliantly captured by cinematographer Brian West, while the music by John Scott adds a dislocating background thrum. The lead actors are very good - Gary Bond cleverly handles John's rapid descent (with some sharp editing helping us get inside his head) while Donald Pleasance is brilliant as the drink-sodden, philosophical doctor. There are points in the film, however, where Pleasance appears to be having too much fun and getting a little too deeply into the spirit of the thing. The rest of the cast have a real authentic feel about them that adds to strange atmosphere of the film.
Although hugely thoughtful and "enjoyable" (if that's the correct word) "Wake in Fright" is a film that is difficult to know exactly what to make of it all on a first viewing. More than one watch appears essential to get into all the nuances of this strange, disturbing film.… (more)