Max is shown reading the novel in Allied, which deals with a husband trying to determine his wife's allegiance and possible enemy history.
Literature
Brighton Rock plays an important role in the storyline of protagonist Tom Henderson in Frank Portman's novel King Dork.
Live Action TV
Christopher Foyle's son is seen reading the novel in the Foyle's War episode "The German Woman".
Music
Morrissey's song "Now My Heart Is Full" references four characters in its refrain ("Dallow, Spicer, Pinkie, Cubitt").
A two-day rock concert entitled New Brighton Rock was staged in the seaside resort of New Brighton, Merseyside, in May 1984, and later broadcast by Granada Television.
Queen enjoyed moderate success with their song "Brighton Rock", which appeared on their 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack.
Peter Doherty references Kolley Kibber in his song titled "Kolly Kibber".
Julian Cope references Kolley Kibber in his song titled "Kolly Kibber's Birthday", which appeared on his 1984 album World Shut Your Mouth.
The British band My Vitriol took their name from the bottle of vitriol Pinkie would throw at anyone who threatened him.
