Framed (1992– )

Stars:

Timothy Dalton, Timothy West, David Morrissey

1 win.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Timothy Dalton	...	Eddie Myers (4 episodes, 1992)
Timothy West	...	DCI Jimmy McKinnes (4 episodes, 1992)
David Morrissey	...	Sgt. Larry Jackson (4 episodes, 1992)
Annabelle Apsion	...	Susan Jackson (4 episodes, 1992)
Penélope Cruz	...	Lola Del Moreno (3 episodes, 1992)
Trevor Cooper	...	DI Shrapnel (3 episodes, 1992)
James Findleton	...	Tony Jackson (2 episodes, 1992)
Barry Findleton	...	John Jackson (2 episodes, 1992)
Rowena King	...	Charlotte Lampton (2 episodes, 1992)
Glyn Grimstead	...	D.I. Jimmy Falcon (2 episodes, 1992)
Wayne Foskett	...	D.C. Summers (2 episodes, 1992)
Anthony Smee	...	Superintendant (2 episodes, 1992)
Carol Holt	...	Nurse Jackie (2 episodes, 1992)
Francis Johnson	...	DC Frisby (2 episodes, 1992)
Angus Kennedy	...	Surveillance officer (2 episodes, 1992)
Sheila White	...	Moyra Sheffield (2 episodes, 1992)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

police | detective | spain | informant

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 November 1992 (UK)

Also Known As:

Csapdában

Filming Locations:

Spain

Company Credits

Production Co:

A&E Television Networks, Anglia Films, Tesauro Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (4 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remade as Framed (2002)

User Reviews

fascinating, engrossing crime thriller

I note with interest that this was Americanised into a new TV version with Rob Lowe and Sam Neill, of all people, but I imagine it was a much watered down version of Lynda La Plante's original story.

In 1992, a version clocking in at over three hours came to British screens (and a limited video release thereafter). The story centres around a con in police protection and the relationship and hold he has over the constable on his case. Casting Timothy Dalton as the con, Eddie Myers, was a masterstroke. He's an unhinged, devious, predatory man with dubious sexual leanings. He plays the role wonderfully, giving the character that raw edge while also making him likeable. David Morrissey, in one of his early roles, plays Sgt. Larry Jackson, who can almost be described as 'the prey'. His nervous energy in dealing both with the intensity of close proximity to Myers and his crumbling marriage to Sue (Annabelle Apsion) is well-portrayed.

Penelope Cruz appeared too, as the mysterious Lola, while Timothy West (as the typical scruffy detective, Mac) and Trevor Cooper (as bumbling and impressionable DI Shrapnel) were memorable. The screenplay was based on a real character, albeit with significant artistic licence. It was clever, engrossing, and - for me - La Plante's best work for television.