Penelope Gilliatt on the 1974 film, directed by Jack Clayton.

The film was critically acclaimed and marked the beginning of Jack Clayton's career as an important director.

When finally somebody had the rights and the financing at the same time, Jack Clayton, a Catholic himself, was chosen to direct.

Jack Clayton (1 March 1921 - 26 February 1995) was a British film director, who specialised in bringing literary works to the screen.

February 26 - Jack Clayton, British film director (b. 1921)

Jack Clayton's direction gets off to a slow, almost casual start, but the pace quickens as the drama becomes more intense.

Jack Clayton, British film director (died 1995)

Jack Clayton, now on his own, becomes known as Korak the Killer and builds a reputation for himself in the jungle.

But the film's director, Jack Clayton, had serious objections.

Jack Clayton and Laurence Harvey discuss whether there's Room at the top (1958)