Planespotting (2005)
Television drama based on a true story about a group of planespotters wrongly accused of being spies. 14 planespotters are arrested for behaving 'suspiciously' at an air base in Greece and are accused of being spies because of the telescopes, radio scanners and aircraft serial numbers they have in their possession. They plead their innocence but the farce turns into a nightmare when the group are held in squalid Greek prisons.
Director: Christopher Menaul
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 20, 2005
Cast
- Lesley Sharp - Lesley Coppin
- Mark Benton - Paul Coppin
- Ross Boatman - Steve Rush
- Nick Holder - Garry Fagan
- Rupert Procter - Antoni Adamiak
- Jonathan Aris - Wayne Groves
- Alexis Conran - James Powell
- Demetri Alexander - Christos
- Paul Bown - Ralph
- Al Weaver - Steve
Screenplay
- Neil McKay (Screenplay)
Music: John Lunn
Cinematography: Lukas Strebel
Editing: St. John O'Rorke
Production: Granada Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, ελληνικά
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christopher Menaul
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Planespotting about?
- Television drama based on a true story about a group of planespotters wrongly accused of being spies. 14 planespotters are arrested for behaving 'suspiciously' at an air base in Greece and are accused of being spies because of the telescopes, radio scanners and aircraft serial numbers they have in their possession. They plead their innocence but the farce turns into a nightmare when the group are held in squalid Greek prisons.
- Who directed Planespotting?
- Planespotting was directed by Christopher Menaul.
- Who stars in Planespotting?
- Planespotting stars Lesley Sharp, Mark Benton, Ross Boatman, Nick Holder, Rupert Procter, Jonathan Aris.
- How long is Planespotting?
- Planespotting has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Planespotting?
- Planespotting is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Planespotting produced?
- Planespotting was produced in United Kingdom.