Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985)
Bringing you the truth in a world gone Max.
While trying to expose corruption and greed, television reporter Edison Carter discovers that his employer, Network 23, has created a new form of subliminal advertising (termed "blip-verts") that can be fatal to certain viewers.
Director: Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: April 4, 1985
Cast
- Matt Frewer - Edison Carter / Max Headroom
- Amanda Pays - Theora Jones
- William Morgan Sheppard - Blank Reg
- Nickolas Grace - Grossman
- Hilary Tindall - Dominique
- Paul Spurrier - Bryce Lynch
- Hilton McRae - Breugal
- George Rossi - Mahler
- Roger Sloman - Murray
- Anthony Dutton - Gorrister
Screenplay
- Steve Roberts (Screenplay)
- George Stone (Story)
- Annabel Jankel (Story)
- Rocky Morton (Story)
Music: Midge Ure, Chris Cross
Cinematography: Phil Meheux
Editing: Michael Bradsell
Production: Chrysalis Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
virtual reality, talk show, tv ratings, cyberpunk, postmodern, counter-culture, reporter, advertising, woman director, playful
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future about?
- While trying to expose corruption and greed, television reporter Edison Carter discovers that his employer, Network 23, has created a new form of subliminal advertising (termed "blip-verts") that can be fatal to certain viewers.
- Who directed Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future?
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future was directed by Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton.
- Who stars in Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future?
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future stars Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays, William Morgan Sheppard, Nickolas Grace, Hilary Tindall, Paul Spurrier.
- How long is Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future?
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future?
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future is a Comedy, Science Fiction, TV Movie film.
- Where was Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future produced?
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future?
- The themes of Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future include: Visions of Future and Technology.