Double Dare (1976)
Martin Ellis (Alan Dobie) is a blocked screenwriter who invites Helen, an actress (Kika Markham), to a hotel in central London to discuss an idea for a play he is writing with her in mind. As they discuss the play, Martin discovers that a businessman and an escort named Carol are sat at a nearby table and appear to be speaking lines from the as yet unwritten piece. Martin becomes anxious at what will eventually become of the girl, already knowing that the play will not have a happy resolution
Director: John Mackenzie
Genre: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: April 6, 1976
Cast
- Alan Dobie - Martin Ellis
- Kika Markham - Helen / Carol
- Joe Melia - Ben
- Malcolm Terris - Client
- Linda Beckett - Client's wife
- John Hamill - Peter
- Elaine Donnelly - Maid
- John Joyce - Barman
- Stanley Lebor - Waiter
- Sarah Nash - Receptionist
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Mackenzie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double Dare about?
- Martin Ellis (Alan Dobie) is a blocked screenwriter who invites Helen, an actress (Kika Markham), to a hotel in central London to discuss an idea for a play he is writing with her in mind. As they discuss the play, Martin discovers that a businessman and an escort named Carol are sat at a nearby table and appear to be speaking lines from the as yet unwritten piece. Martin becomes anxious at what will eventually become of the girl, already knowing that the play will not have a happy resolution
- Who directed Double Dare?
- Double Dare was directed by John Mackenzie.
- Who stars in Double Dare?
- Double Dare stars Alan Dobie, Kika Markham, Joe Melia, Malcolm Terris, Linda Beckett, John Hamill.
- How long is Double Dare?
- Double Dare has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Double Dare?
- Double Dare is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was Double Dare produced?
- Double Dare was produced in United Kingdom.