Blackeyes (1989– )

Blackeyes is an attempt to explore "what does go on between men and women in their heads, to show the possibilities of the ways that they see each other." Complex and multi-layered, the ... See full summary »

Stars:

Michael Gough, Carol Royle, Nigel Planer

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Gough	...	Maurice James Kingsley (4 episodes, 1989)
Carol Royle	...	Jessica (4 episodes, 1989)
Nigel Planer	...	Jeff (4 episodes, 1989)
Gina Bellman	...	Blackeyes (4 episodes, 1989)
Colin Jeavons	...	Jamieson (4 episodes, 1989)
Hannah Morris	...	Little Jessica (4 episodes, 1989)
John Shrapnel	...	Detective Blake (3 episodes, 1989)
David Westhead	...	Mark Wilsher (3 episodes, 1989)
Nicky Bee	...	Stilt Man (3 episodes, 1989)
Gary Love	...	Colin (2 episodes, 1989)
Peter Guinness	...	Photographer (2 episodes, 1989)

Storyline

Blackeyes is an attempt to explore "what does go on between men and women in their heads, to show the possibilities of the ways that they see each other." Complex and multi-layered, the interweaving narrative threads include novelist Maurice James Kingsley who appropriates accounts by his niece Jessica about her life as a professional model. Kingsley's embellishments become a trashy bestseller, "Sugar Bush," tracing the rise and decline of fictional fashion model Blackeyes, victimized by men. Angry and betrayed, Jessica begins to rewrite Kingsley's novel to set Blackeyes free from the abuse of men.

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | tv mini series | adaptation directed by original author | sex | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia New Zealand UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 November 1989 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Television New Zealand (TVNZ)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

49 min 49 min (4 episodes)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #2.3 (2006)

User Reviews

"was that really an orgasm?" (drone, drone, drone).

quintessiantially: a very, very good television drama from dennis ('dirty den') potter. the very antiphossis from the leading lady of the title played by gina bellman is overwhelming in the extreme. it's also a poignant, heartfelt expose of the pangs of being single when we each in all our souls want something we constantly crave for. when you watch this milestone of great artistic achievement; please don't forget the box of kleenex to hold back the tears...