The Fruit Machine (1988)
Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
Director: Philip Saville
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: November 4, 1988
Cast
- Emile Charles - Eddie
- Tony Forsyth - Michael
- Robert Stephens - Vincent
- Clare Higgins - Eve
- Bruce Payne - Echo
- Robbie Coltrane - Annabelle
- Carsten Nørgaard - Dolphin Man
- Kim Christie - Jean
- Louis Emerick - Billy
- Joseph Carrington - Ray
Screenplay
Music: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Dick Pope
Editing: Richard Bedford
Production: Ideal Communications Films, Granada Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
friendship, dolphin, runaway, nightclub, liverpool, england, murder, male prostitution, brighton, england, lgbt teen, gay friend
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fruit Machine about?
- Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
- Who directed The Fruit Machine?
- The Fruit Machine was directed by Philip Saville.
- Who stars in The Fruit Machine?
- The Fruit Machine stars Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robert Stephens, Clare Higgins, Bruce Payne, Robbie Coltrane.
- How long is The Fruit Machine?
- The Fruit Machine has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Fruit Machine?
- The Fruit Machine is a Drama film.
- Where was The Fruit Machine produced?
- The Fruit Machine was produced in United Kingdom.