Midnight Movie
Synopsis
American producer James Boyce and his airhead wife Amber rent an English country mansion where the British horror flick "Smoke Rings" was filmed twenty years previous. Amber's mother was model-actress Mandy Mason, who died mysteriously after her appearance in "Smoke Rings." The property rental to Boyce was arranged by middle-aged lawyer Henry Harris, who continues to live with his lovesick memories of the late actress. Boyce invites Harris to dinner, and "Smoke Rings" airs on TV that same evening. During the following days, Harris observes Amber's behaviour paralleling events experienced both by her mother and in the movie.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Rye
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter, Rosalind Ashe
- Original Title
- Midnight Movie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Rye
Dennis Potter, Rosalind Ashe
Clare Douglas
Dennis Potter
Department Leadership Roster
Renny Rye
Director
Dennis Potter
Writer
Clare Douglas
Editor
Dennis Potter
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Midnight Movie about?
American producer James Boyce and his airhead wife Amber rent an English country mansion where the British horror flick "Smoke Rings" was filmed twenty years previous. Amber's mother was model-actress Mandy Mason, who died mysteriously after her appearance in "Smoke Rings." The property rental to Boyce was arranged by middle-aged lawyer Henry Harris, who continues to live with his lovesick memories of the late actress. Boyce invites Harris to dinner, and "Smoke Rings" airs on TV that same evening. During the following days, Harris observes Amber's behaviour paralleling events experienced both by her mother and in the movie.
Who directed Midnight Movie?
Midnight Movie was directed by Renny Rye.
Who stars in Midnight Movie?
The principal cast of Midnight Movie includes Jim Carter, Louise Germaine, Brian Dennehy, Colin Salmon, Steven Mackintosh.
When was Midnight Movie released and how long is it?
Midnight Movie was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is Midnight Movie based on a book or true story?
Midnight Movie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rosalind Ashe".