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The Fruit Machine (known as Wonderland in the United States) is a 1988 British film thriller starring Tony Forsyth, Emile Charles, Bruce Payne and Robbie Coltrane in the role of "Annabelle". The film, which was directed by BAFTA-winner Philip Saville, is about two gay teens friends who are running from an underworld assassin and the police. It was produced by UK TV company Granada Productions. The film showcases the rising careers of actors Coltrane and Payne, as well as future Academy Awards winner, composer Hans Zimmer, who wrote the soundtrack. The film uses a combination of adventure, buddy film, road movie and 1980s filmmaking to address a number of social issues that were pertinent to the times. Since its release, it has developed a cult following primarily due to its straightforward portrayal of British gay youth.
Original Release
01/01/1988
US Release
04/28/1989
Cast
Name | Character |
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Emile Charles | Eddie |
Tony Forsyth | Michael |
Robert Stephens | Vincent |
Clare Higgins | Eve |
Robbie Coltrane | Annabelle |
Carsten Norgaard | Dolphin Man |
Kim Christie | Jean |
Louis Emerick | Billy |
Joseph Carrington | Ray |
Julie Graham | Hazel |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Emile Charles | Eddie |
Tony Forsyth | Michael |
Robert Stephens | Vincent |
Clare Higgins | Eve |
Robbie Coltrane | Annabelle |
Carsten Norgaard | 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 | P.C. - Brighton / PC - Brighton |
James McMartin | P.C. - Fruit Machine / PC - Fruit Machine |
Paul Netterfield | D.J. - Fruit Machine / DJ - Fruit Machine |
Jason Conliffe | 1st Lad - Fruit Machine |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Robin Douet | Producer |
Steve Morrison | Producer |