Movie·1988·1h 43m
The Fruit Machine
Directed By
Philip Saville
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
Written By
Frank Clarke
Producer
Steve Morrison
Cinematography
Dick Pope
Music
Hans Zimmer
Editor
Richard Bedford
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
15 votes
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Region: GBRent
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// cast
Cast
Emile Charles
Eddie
Tony Forsyth
Michael
Robert Stephens
Vincent
Clare Higgins
Eve
Bruce Payne
Echo
Robbie Coltrane
Annabelle
Carsten Nørgaard
Dolphin Man
Kim Christie
Jean
Louis Emerick
Billy
Joseph Carrington
Ray
Julie Graham
Hazel
Paula Ann Bland
Beverley
Niven Boyd
Dave
Claire Parker
Young Jean
Caroline Milmoe
Lillie
Forbes Collins
John Schlesinger
Malcolm Frederick
Truck Driver
Albie Woodington
PC - Brighton
// crew
Crew
Philip Saville
Director
Frank Clarke
Writer
Steve Morrison
Producer
Richard Bedford
Editor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
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