The Chopper
Synopsis
The vengeful spirit of a dead motorcyclist is reluctant to leave his wrecked machine and manifests itself to a woman journalist as motorbike noise.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Cregeen
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale, Roger Parkes
- Original Title
- The Chopper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Cregeen
Nigel Kneale, Roger Parkes
Alan Bromly
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Cregeen
Director
Nigel Kneale
Writer
Alan Bromly
Producer
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chopper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chopper about?
The vengeful spirit of a dead motorcyclist is reluctant to leave his wrecked machine and manifests itself to a woman journalist as motorbike noise.
Who directed The Chopper?
The Chopper was directed by Peter Cregeen.
Who stars in The Chopper?
The principal cast of The Chopper includes Margaret Brady, Ann Morrish, George Sweeney, Patrick Troughton, David Wood.
When was The Chopper released and how long is it?
The Chopper was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chopper?
The Chopper holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).