Frankie and Johnnie
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Samuel West
Johnnie Mallett
Tamara Steele
Frankie Walters
Sam Kelly
Lomax
Roger Hume
Newsagent
Patrick Field
Reporter at Press Conference
Stephen Dillane
Reporter at Press Conference
Victoria Williams
Reporter at Press Conference
Amanda Donohoe
Reporter at Press Conference
Bernard Gallagher
Police Superintendent
Anthony Douse
Frank, Coroner's Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Paula Milne
- Original Score
- Harry South
- Original Title
- Frankie and Johnnie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Campbell
Paula Milne
Harry South
Kenneth MacMillan
Graham Benson, Liam O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Campbell
Director
Paula Milne
Writer
Graham Benson
Producer
Liam O'Neill
Producer
Harry South
Original Music Composer
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Frankie and Johnnie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankie and Johnnie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frankie and Johnnie about?
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.
Who directed Frankie and Johnnie?
Frankie and Johnnie was directed by Martin Campbell.
Who stars in Frankie and Johnnie?
The principal cast of Frankie and Johnnie includes Hywel Bennett, Diana Hardcastle, Tony Doyle, Norman Jones, T.R. Bowen.
When was Frankie and Johnnie released and how long is it?
Frankie and Johnnie was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Frankie and Johnnie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frankie and Johnnie was composed by Harry South.