The Fruit Machine
Synopsis
Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
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THE FRUIT MACHINE - offizieller deutscher Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Emile Charles
Eddie
Tony Forsyth
Michael
Robert Stephens
Vincent
Clare Higgins
Eve
Bruce Payne
Echo
Robbie Coltrane
Annabelle
Carsten Nørgaard
Dolphin Man
Kim Christie
Jean
Louis Emerick
Billy
Joseph Carrington
Ray
Julie Graham
Hazel
Paula Ann Bland
Beverley
Niven Boyd
Dave
Claire Parker
Young Jean
Caroline Milmoe
Lillie
Forbes Collins
John Schlesinger
Malcolm Frederick
Truck Driver
Albie Woodington
PC - Brighton
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Clarke
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Fruit Machine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Ideal Communications Films, Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Frank Clarke
Hans Zimmer
Dick Pope
Richard Bedford
Steve Morrison
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Director
Frank Clarke
Writer
Steve Morrison
Producer
Richard Bedford
Editor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fruit Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fruit Machine about?
Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
Who directed The Fruit Machine?
The Fruit Machine was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in The Fruit Machine?
The principal cast of The Fruit Machine includes Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robert Stephens, Clare Higgins, Bruce Payne.
When was The Fruit Machine released and how long is it?
The Fruit Machine was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fruit Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fruit Machine was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fruit Machine?
The Fruit Machine holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).