Unplug the Minister in the Socket (2001)
At a critical political juncture in England, the minister and deputy prime minister, Alex Charles, is injured, in a coma, on a life support machine in his home. His bourgeois wife, her lover, his friend and also a government minister, the minister's colonel mistress, and even his political opponent, have interests in keeping him alive. The entanglement and grandiose plans for power are the best stimulant in a story of incredible misunderstandings and reversals. The minister's daughter, the Indian butler, and even the air conditioning technician, are involved in the threads of a tragicomic situation that borders on parody. The entire government of the state rests on a power socket...The play was staged at the then new venue "PIRAEUS 131" in 1998 and was played for 3 seasons "Unplug the Minister (1998)". The television show is from the 3rd season. It was re-aired on Star on Sunday, August 5, 2001 & Saturday, March 22, 2003
Cast
- Dina Consta - Lady Rebecca Charles
- Mina Adamaki - Clementine Weatherford
- Alexandros Antonopoulos - Billy Bixton
- Dimitris Mavropoulos - Ronnie
- Joyce Evidi - Annabela
- Michalis Reppas - Tarsem
- Giorgos Konstantis - Danny Pritchard
- Haris Grigoropoulos - Harry Smith
- Fotini Baxevani - voice of a TV presenter)
Screenplay
- Michalis Reppas (Adaptation)
- Thanasis Papathanasiou (Adaptation)
- Eric Idle (Original Story)
Trailer
Unplug the Minister in the Socket TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Unplug the Minister in the Socket about?
- At a critical political juncture in England, the minister and deputy prime minister, Alex Charles, is injured, in a coma, on a life support machine in his home. His bourgeois wife, her lover, his friend and also a government minister, the minister's colonel mistress, and even his political opponent, have interests in keeping him alive. The entanglement and grandiose plans for power are the best stimulant in a story of incredible misunderstandings and reversals. The minister's daughter, the Indian butler, and even the air conditioning technician, are involved in the threads of a tragicomic situation that borders on parody. The entire government of the state rests on a power socket...The play was staged at the then new venue "PIRAEUS 131" in 1998 and was played for 3 seasons "Unplug the Minister (1998)". The television show is from the 3rd season. It was re-aired on Star on Sunday, August 5, 2001 & Saturday, March 22, 2003
- Who directed Unplug the Minister in the Socket?
- Unplug the Minister in the Socket was directed by Michalis Reppas, Thanasis Papathanasiou.
- Who stars in Unplug the Minister in the Socket?
- Unplug the Minister in the Socket stars Dina Consta, Mina Adamaki, Alexandros Antonopoulos, Dimitris Mavropoulos, Joyce Evidi, Michalis Reppas.
- How long is Unplug the Minister in the Socket?
- Unplug the Minister in the Socket has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Unplug the Minister in the Socket?
- Unplug the Minister in the Socket is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Unplug the Minister in the Socket produced?
- Unplug the Minister in the Socket was produced in Greece.