United States / Nov 04, 1988 / Source: IMDB (Chicago International Film Festival)
1h 43min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| James McMartin | PC - Fruit Machine |
| Paul Netterfield | DJ - Fruit Machine |
| Jason Cunliffe | 1st Lad - Fruit Machine |
| Mark Birch | 2nd Lad - Fruit Machine |
| Anton Brookes | Thug |
| Mandy Walsh | Fat Woman at Party |
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| David Baukham | Security Man |
| Liz Stooke | TV Reporter |
| Billy Hufsey | Man in poster (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Fruit Machine |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Ideal Communications Films, Granada Television |
| Release date | 4 novembre 1988 |
| Production | Steve Morrison |
| Writer | Frank Clarke |
| Editing | Richard Bedford |
| Cinematography | Dick Pope |
| Assistant directors | Philip Saville |
| Camera operators | Dick Pope |
| Additional photography | Dick Pope |
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| Music | Hans Zimmer |
| Sound | Hans Zimmer |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Sep 30, 1993 / 16
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