Video Stars
Synopsis
A new underground TV-Channel is set up. This comedy drama about the rise and fall of a cable TV channel. Vunderful Video chain owner Bob Surge gets the franchise for one of the new public access TV channels and wants it to rekindle his spirit of rebellion. He hires employee Max Loom to run the station and Max creates something wild, including presenter Teddy Whazz. It's the wild west and edgy and exciting, but dark clouds are looming for Max and the gang when they draw the attention of right wing censorship group Cable Concern.
Top Cast
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Benedict Taylor
Max Loom
Nicholas Ball
Bob
Danny Webb
Walter Fall
Caroline Quentin
Fritzie Lang
Tim Curry
Tommy Whazz
Tim Potter
Eric Dancer
Patrick Malahide
Steve Rideaux
Roger Lloyd Pack
Bus Enthusiast
Al Matthews
Calvin Tripoli
Garry Cooper
Joseph K.
John Bett
John Stamp
Ram John Holder
Doc Shadow
John Bird
Cedric Shade
Debby Bishop
Vocals - Cheap Music
Andy Mackay
Tenor Sax - Cheap Music
Guy Fletcher
Keyboards - Cheap Music
Leslie Ives
Dancer
Bill Gavin
Axolotyl Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Bucksey
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Schuman
- Original Score
- Andy Mackay
- Original Title
- Video Stars
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Bucksey
Howard Schuman
Andy Mackay
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Schuman
Writer
Colin Bucksey
Director
Andy Mackay
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Video Stars.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Video Stars
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What is Video Stars about?
A new underground TV-Channel is set up. This comedy drama about the rise and fall of a cable TV channel. Vunderful Video chain owner Bob Surge gets the franchise for one of the new public access TV channels and wants it to rekindle his spirit of rebellion. He hires employee Max Loom to run the station and Max creates something wild, including presenter Teddy Whazz. It's the wild west and edgy and exciting, but dark clouds are looming for Max and the gang when they draw the attention of right wing censorship group Cable Concern.
Who directed Video Stars?
Video Stars was directed by Colin Bucksey.
Who stars in Video Stars?
The principal cast of Video Stars includes Benedict Taylor, Nicholas Ball, Danny Webb, Caroline Quentin, Tim Curry.
When was Video Stars released and how long is it?
Video Stars was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Video Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Video Stars was composed by Andy Mackay.