Bellman and True
“They kidnapped his son. They forced him to steal 14 million dollars. Then they made their biggest mistake. They trusted him.”
Synopsis
Hiller, a computer expert, was bribed by group of bank robbers to obtain details of the security system at a newly-built bank. Having obtained the information, he thought he'd seen the last of the robbers. But now they've traced him and his son to London. They hold the son hostage and force Hiller to decode the information about the alarm and then to take part in the robbery.
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Bellman and True (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-11
Top Cast
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Bernard Hill
Hiller
Derek Newark
Guv'nor
Richard Hope
Salto
Ken Bones
Gort
Frances Tomelty
Anna
Kieran O'Brien
The Boy
John Kavanagh
Donkey
Arthur Whybrow
The Peterman
Peter Howell
The Bellman
Jim Dowdall
The Wheelman
Kate McEnery
Mo
Anne Carroll
Pauline
Richard Strange
Man with Walkman
Peter Jonfield
Security Sergeant
Andrew Paul
Young Security Guard
Richard Walsh
Security Driver
Camilla Nash
Anna's Lover
Badi Uzzaman
Shopkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$227K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Screenplay & Story
- Desmond Lowden, Michael Wearing, Richard Loncraine
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Bellman and True
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $227K
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films, Euston Films, Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Loncraine
Desmond Lowden, Michael Wearing, Richard Loncraine
Colin Towns
Ken Westbury
Paul Green
George Harrison, Denis O'Brien, Michael Wearing, Christopher Neame, John Hambley
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Loncraine
Director
Desmond Lowden
Screenplay
Michael Wearing
Screenplay
Richard Loncraine
Screenplay
Michael Wearing
Producer
Christopher Neame
Producer
Paul Green
Editor
Ken Westbury
Director of Photography
Jon Bunker
Production Design
David Perry
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellman and True
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What is Bellman and True about?
Hiller, a computer expert, was bribed by group of bank robbers to obtain details of the security system at a newly-built bank. Having obtained the information, he thought he'd seen the last of the robbers. But now they've traced him and his son to London. They hold the son hostage and force Hiller to decode the information about the alarm and then to take part in the robbery.
Who directed Bellman and True?
Bellman and True was directed by Richard Loncraine.
Who stars in Bellman and True?
The principal cast of Bellman and True includes Bernard Hill, Derek Newark, Richard Hope, Ken Bones, Frances Tomelty.
When was Bellman and True released and how long is it?
Bellman and True was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did Bellman and True make at the box office?
Bellman and True grossed $227K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bellman and True?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bellman and True was composed by Colin Towns.
Is Bellman and True based on a book or true story?
Bellman and True is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Desmond Lowden".