Caught in a Trap

2008 1h 10m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Gemma collects money out of parking meters. But really she's obsessed with Elvis.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lauren Brooks
Young Gemma
Jim Carter
Brian Perkins
Geraldine James
Joyce Perkins
Paul Barber
Donald
Rebecca Night
Becci
Danielle Walters
Falicia
Connie Fisher
Gemma Perkins
Robert Putt
William

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Samuels
Writers: James Graham
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Samuels, shot by Ian Moss. 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 Daniel Giorgetti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor St. John O'Rorke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Lauren Brooks and Jim Carter and Geraldine James carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

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IMDB entry: tt1243614 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Samuels directs. Ian Moss behind the camera. Daniel Giorgetti scores. St. John O'Rorke cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Michael Samuels, shot by Ian Moss. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Daniel Giorgetti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor St. John O'Rorke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lauren Brooks and Jim Carter and Geraldine James carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1243614 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.