Frankie and Johnnie (1986)
When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. But Allan Blakeston, a local reporter, has too many unanswered questions. As he digs deeper into the case, he learns why the kids really died and his knowledge puts his own life at risk.
Director: Martin Campbell
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 2, 1986
Cast
- Hywel Bennett - Allan Blakeston
- Diana Hardcastle - Judith Walters
- Tony Doyle - Hank
- Norman Jones - Mr. Walters
- T.R. Bowen - Richard Jayston, M.P.
- Richard Simpson - Peter Harper
- Ken Bones - Detective Inspector Mercer
- Madoc Threipland - Adam Blakeston
- Samuel West - Johnnie Mallett
- Tamara Steele - Frankie Walters
Screenplay
Music: Harry South
Cinematography: Kenneth MacMillan
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Martin Campbell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frankie and Johnnie about?
- When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. But Allan Blakeston, a local reporter, has too many unanswered questions. As he digs deeper into the case, he learns why the kids really died and his knowledge puts his own life at risk.
- Who directed Frankie and Johnnie?
- Frankie and Johnnie was directed by Martin Campbell.
- Who stars in Frankie and Johnnie?
- Frankie and Johnnie stars Hywel Bennett, Diana Hardcastle, Tony Doyle, Norman Jones, T.R. Bowen, Richard Simpson.
- How long is Frankie and Johnnie?
- Frankie and Johnnie has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Frankie and Johnnie?
- Frankie and Johnnie is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Frankie and Johnnie produced?
- Frankie and Johnnie was produced in United Kingdom.