Planespotting
Synopsis
Television drama based on a true story about a group of planespotters wrongly accused of being spies. 14 planespotters are arrested for behaving 'suspiciously' at an air base in Greece and are accused of being spies because of the telescopes, radio scanners and aircraft serial numbers they have in their possession. They plead their innocence but the farce turns into a nightmare when the group are held in squalid Greek prisons.
Top Cast
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Lesley Sharp
Lesley Coppin
Mark Benton
Paul Coppin
Ross Boatman
Steve Rush
Nick Holder
Garry Fagan
Rupert Procter
Antoni Adamiak
Jonathan Aris
Wayne Groves
Alexis Conran
James Powell
Demetri Alexander
Christos
Paul Bown
Ralph
Al Weaver
Steve
Badi Uzzaman
Abby
Jeanne Hepple
Jean
Alexi Kaye Campbell
Samaras
Moray Treadwell
Planespotter
Richard Rycroft
Planespotter
Joe Mills
Planespotter
Henry Miller
Planespotter
Sheyla Shehovich
Maria
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Menaul
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil McKay
- Original Score
- John Lunn
- Original Title
- Planespotting
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Menaul
Neil McKay
John Lunn
Lukas Strebel
St. John O'Rorke
Francis Hopkinson, Lisa Gilchrist, Andy Harries, Jeff Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Menaul
Director
St. John O'Rorke
Editor
Neil McKay
Screenplay
Francis Hopkinson
Producer
Lukas Strebel
Director of Photography
Andrew Edwards
Costume Design
Lisa Gilchrist
Producer
Stuart Walker
Production Design
Tom Lucy
Stunt Coordinator
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 Planespotting
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What is Planespotting about?
Television drama based on a true story about a group of planespotters wrongly accused of being spies. 14 planespotters are arrested for behaving 'suspiciously' at an air base in Greece and are accused of being spies because of the telescopes, radio scanners and aircraft serial numbers they have in their possession. They plead their innocence but the farce turns into a nightmare when the group are held in squalid Greek prisons.
Who directed Planespotting?
Planespotting was directed by Christopher Menaul.
Who stars in Planespotting?
The principal cast of Planespotting includes Lesley Sharp, Mark Benton, Ross Boatman, Nick Holder, Rupert Procter.
When was Planespotting released and how long is it?
Planespotting was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Planespotting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Planespotting was composed by John Lunn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Planespotting?
Planespotting holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).