An investigative reporter following an espionage story goes to London and gets involved with murder, scam artists and rock concerts.
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Cast
| Robert Hays | ... |
Frank Swedlin
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Ron Travis | ... |
Porno Director
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| M. Emmet Walsh | ... |
Simon Reynolds
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| John Gielgud | ... |
Uncle Willie
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Ed Dolan | ... |
Purser
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Paul Reeve | ... |
Flight Co-ordinator
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Aleta Kennedy | ... |
Stewardess
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| Pamela Stephenson | ... |
Fiona Maxwell Sayle
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Nancy Wood | ... |
Lindsay Manning
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Kevin Elyot | ... |
Matt
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| Duncan Preston | ... |
Hal
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Maureen Bennett | ... |
Patti
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| Peter Dennis | ... |
Maitre D'
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Preston Lockwood | ... |
Leslie
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Conover Kennard | ... |
Francine Swedlin
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Jim Magill | ... |
The Bobby
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Mike Walling | ... |
Scotty
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| Richard Hope | ... |
Young Detective
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Stuart Saunders | ... |
Croft
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| Albert Moses | ... |
Vishnu
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| Toby Robins | ... |
Pamela Reynolds
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| Jim Dale | ... |
Inspector Anthony Crisp
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Elizabeth Richardson | ... |
Shop Girl
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Margaret Flint | ... |
Landlady
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G.B. Zoot Money | ... |
1st Taxi Driver
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Richard Ireson | ... |
2nd Taxi Driver
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| Ron Cook | ... |
3rd Taxi Driver
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Peter Whitman | ... |
Sgt. MacWilliams
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Emil Wolk | ... |
Greek Restaurant Owner
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Robert Styles | ... |
Schoolboy
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Michael Drew | ... |
Newscaster
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Hilary Ryan | ... |
Girl Reporter
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Terry Kingley | ... |
News Scoop
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Jonathan Barlow | ... |
Police Inspector
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| Joris Stuyck | ... |
Mustaad
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Anthony Gardner | ... |
Salesman
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Bow Wow Wow | ... |
Themselves
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Davina Williams | ... |
Metermaid
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Leigh Gorman | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rob Cohen | ||
Written by
| Larry Cohen | ... | (story) and |
| Rob Cohen | ... | (story) & |
| John Byrum | ... | (story) |
| Rob Cohen | ... | (screenplay) & |
| John Byrum | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Carter DeHaven | ... | executive producer (as Carter De Haven) |
| Martin C. Schute | ... | co-producer |
| Arlene Sellers | ... | producer |
| Alex Winitsky | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dave Grusin | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack Cardiff | ||
Editing by
| Michael Bradsell | ||
Editorial Department
| David Grimsdale | ... | assistant editor |
| Jim Howe | ... | assistant editor |
| Jason Krasucki | ... | editor: Video Insert Section (as Jason Krasuki) |
| Anne Sopel | ... | assistant editor |
| Michael Webb | ... | editor: Video Insert Section |
Casting By
| Debbie McWilliams | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Mullins | ||
Art Direction by
| Brian Ackland-Snow | ||
| John Siddall | ||
Set Decoration by
| Harry Cordwell | ||
Makeup Department
| David Bastien | ... | wigs |
| Yvonne Coppard | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Colin Jamison | ... | hair styles supervisor |
| Tommie Manderson | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Francine Shiffer | ... | makeup artist: Miss Stephenson |
| Daphne Vollmer | ... | assistant hairdresser |
Production Management
| Ron Purdie | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Corbett | ... | second assistant director |
| Derek Cracknell | ... | assistant director |
| Timothy Reed | ... | second assistant director (as Tim Reed) |
Art Department
| Andrew Ackland-Snow | ... | draughtsman |
| Dave Coldham | ... | HOD plasterer |
| Dean Coldham | ... | plasterer |
| Roy Evans | ... | construction manager |
| Dennis Fruin | ... | property master |
| Frank Graves | ... | sketch artist |
| Kevin Harris | ... | carpenter |
| David Lusby | ... | production buyer |
| Michael Wheeler | ... | stand-by crew |
| Peter Williams | ... | sketch artist |
Sound Department
| Roy Charman | ... | sound mixer |
| Ian Fuller | ... | dubbing editor |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | dubbing mixer |
| George Rice | ... | sound assistant |
| John Salter | ... | boom operator |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Chris Verner | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Alan Church | ... | optical camera (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Peter Brayham | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Fred Anderson | ... | electrician |
| Neil Binney | ... | camera operator |
| Peter Butler | ... | grip (as Peter 'Snowy' Butler) |
| John Cardiff | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| John Donoghue | ... | electrician |
| Harold Farley | ... | electrician |
| Tommy Finch | ... | best boy (as Tom Finch) |
| John Harman | ... | gaffer |
| John Jones | ... | electrician |
| Michael Miles | ... | camera operator: Video Insert Section |
| Chris Mortley | ... | electrician |
| Barry Peake | ... | still photographer |
| Bill Pochetty | ... | electrician |
| Geoff Randall | ... | focus puller |
| Mike Reed | ... | additional photographer |
| David Tondeur | ... | clapper loader |
| Micky Young | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Michelle Guish | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tony Allen | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Nanette James | ... | stylist |
| Krizia | ... | costumes: Miss Stephenson |
| Jaqueline Levy | ... | stylist |
| David Murphy | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Dianne Murphy | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Diane Murphy) |
Location Management
| Geoff Austin | ... | location manager (as Geoffrey Austin) |
| Peter Carter | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Angela Allen | ... | continuity supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Lee Apsey | ... | stand-by crew |
| Mickey Bacon | ... | stand-by crew |
| Lynne Buckley | ... | unit nurse (as Lyn Buckley) |
| Mason Cardiff | ... | production assistant |
| Leonard Cave | ... | production accountant |
| Barry Chattington | ... | supervisor: Video Insert Section |
| Nobby Clark | ... | stand-by crew (as Roy Clark) |
| Pilar Crespi | ... | fashion coordinator |
| Noreen Donnelly | ... | craft service |
| Simon Drake | ... | illusionary advisor |
| Chris Flanagan | ... | stand-by crew |
| Melanie Greene | ... | assistant to director |
| Jerry Hibbert | ... | title designer |
| Martin Horseman | ... | video effects: Video Insert Section |
| Elayne D. Lieberman | ... | assistant to producers (as Elayne Lieberman) |
| Norman North | ... | stand-by crew |
| Jane Oscroft | ... | production assistant |
| Thérèse Pickard | ... | assistant to the co-producer (as Therese Pickard) |
| Fernando Sanchez | ... | lingerie |
| David Schilling | ... | hats designer (as David Shilling) |
| Elizabeth Yanoska | ... | auditor: Angeles |
Production Companies
- Angeles Cinema Investors
- Lantana (presents)
- Raleigh Films
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Hemdale (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1984) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1984) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Gofilex (1984) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Vestron Video (1984) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bonds (Miss Stephenson's jewellery designed by)
- General Screen Enterprises (titles and opticals)
- Roger Cherrill (production: video insert section)
- Rotocolor (graphics: video insert section)
- Samuelson Group (cameras: sound and lighting equipment by)
Storyline
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| Taglines | What John Gielgud has Pamela Stephenson do to Robert Hays is simply ... See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This was co-Writer and Director Rob Cohen's and co-Writer Larry Cohen's (no relation) only movie collaboration. See more » |
| Soundtracks | It's Scandalous See more » |