Frankie and Johnnie

1986 1h 40m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. But Allan Blakeston, a local reporter, has too many unanswered questions. As he digs deeper into the case, he learns why the kids really died and his knowledge puts his own life at risk.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hywel Bennett
Allan Blakeston
Diana Hardcastle
Judith Walters
Tony Doyle
Hank
Norman Jones
Mr. Walters
T.R. Bowen
Richard Jayston, M.P.
Richard Simpson
Peter Harper
Ken Bones
Detective Inspector Mercer
Madoc Threipland
Adam Blakeston

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Campbell
Writers: Paula Milne
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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40 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martin Campbell, shot by Kenneth MacMillan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Harry South. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Hywel Bennett and Diana Hardcastle and Tony Doyle carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0272094 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Martin Campbell directs. Kenneth MacMillan behind the camera. Harry South scores. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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140 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Martin Campbell, shot by Kenneth MacMillan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Harry South. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Hywel Bennett and Diana Hardcastle and Tony Doyle carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0272094 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.