The Price
“Brutal terror and financial intrigue clash in this stylish, edgy thriller from Channel 4”
Synopsis
Geoffrey Carr is a wealthy, key player in Britain's emerging computer industry, and newly married to Frances , a much younger woman, with wilful daughter Clare from a previous marriage. He'll do anything to make them happy, including stretching his finances to buy a Georgian estate in County Wicklow, where Frances grew up. Frank Crossan is an Irish Republican hitman on the run from British authorities. Seeking refuge with old girlfriend Kate, he creates a plan to kidnap a wealthy Brit for a ransom to fund a major arms deal. Their two worlds collide when Frances and Clare are brutally snatched away to a bleak hideaway and taken hostage. Geoffrey initially wants to cave in to the kidnapper's demands “ but nothing is simple when a personal crisis plays out against the forces of political intrigue, high finance and with the eyes of the media on them.
Top Cast
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Peter Barkworth
Geoffrey Carr
Harriet Walter
Frances Carr
Aingeal Grehan
Kate
Simon Jones
Lansbury
Derek Thompson
Frank Crossan
Adrian Dunbar
Willy
Hugh Fraser
Richard Lefray
Nicholas Jones
Andrew
John Kavanagh
Kearney
Susanna Reid
Clare
David Lyon
Simon
Linda Spurrier
Margaret
Denys Hawthorne
Doherty
Mark Mulholland
Watson
Colm Hefferon
Garda Twomey
Peadar Lamb
O'Hanlon
Ruth Hegarty
Eileen
Oliver Maguire
McLaughlin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Ransley
- Original Title
- The Price
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6h 0m
- Production Studios
- RTÉ, Telepictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Smith
Peter Ransley
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Smith
Director
Peter Ransley
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Price.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Price
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What is The Price about?
Geoffrey Carr is a wealthy, key player in Britain's emerging computer industry, and newly married to Frances , a much younger woman, with wilful daughter Clare from a previous marriage. He'll do anything to make them happy, including stretching his finances to buy a Georgian estate in County Wicklow, where Frances grew up. Frank Crossan is an Irish Republican hitman on the run from British authorities. Seeking refuge with old girlfriend Kate, he creates a plan to kidnap a wealthy Brit for a ransom to fund a major arms deal. Their two worlds collide when Frances and Clare are brutally snatched away to a bleak hideaway and taken hostage. Geoffrey initially wants to cave in to the kidnapper's demands “ but nothing is simple when a personal crisis plays out against the forces of political intrigue, high finance and with the eyes of the media on them.
Who directed The Price?
The Price was directed by Peter Smith.
Who stars in The Price?
The principal cast of The Price includes Peter Barkworth, Harriet Walter, Aingeal Grehan, Simon Jones, Derek Thompson.
When was The Price released and how long is it?
The Price was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 6h 0m.