The Fruit Machine(1988)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Philip Saville
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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
Julie Graham
Hazel
Paula Ann Bland
Beverley
Niven Boyd
Dave
Claire Parker
Young Jean
Caroline Milmoe
Lillie
Forbes Collins
John Schlesinger
Malcolm Frederick
Truck Driver
Albie Woodington
PC - Brighton
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The Fruit Machine was released in 1988.
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The Fruit Machine runs for 103 minutes (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed The Fruit Machine?+
The Fruit Machine was directed by Philip Saville.
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The Fruit Machine stars Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robert Stephens, Clare Higgins and Bruce Payne.
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