Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis (1997)
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- R
- 1h 40min
- Comedy, Crime
- Jan 1998 (Australia)
- Movie
Marla Darland is blessed with the voice of an angel, a singing legend. But when her agent, Marty Starr, finds his agency in trouble, he concocts a sinister plot to bring up her record sales. Amazed at the posthumous record sales of Elvis...
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Cast
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Bruce
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Mr. Rathbone
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Justin Avoth | ... |
Ponytail Man
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| Nick Bartlett | ... |
Roadie #2
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Caspar Berry | ... |
Young Man
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Ross Boatman | ... |
Rock Star
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Anna Brecon | ... |
Reporter
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| Philip Martin Brown | ... |
Inspector Furse
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Stuart Bunge | ... |
Aspirant
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Nick Burnell | ... |
Maitre D'
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| Hamish Clark | ... |
John
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Jonathan Copestake | ... |
Roadie #3
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| Joanne Farrell | ... |
Kirsty
(as Jo Farrell)
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| Mem Ferda | ... |
Mr. S Bon
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| Nick Fletcher | ... |
Reporter
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| Rob Freeman | ... |
Brendan
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| Ricky Grover | ... |
Gary Belter
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Stewart Harwood | ... |
Villain
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| Mark Heap | ... |
Duncan
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Suzannah Heath | ... |
Reporter
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| Jane Horrocks | ... |
Marla Dorland / Mavis Davis
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Howard Karloff | ... |
Cab Driver
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Paul Keating | ... |
Paul, Rathbone's Son
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Kipper | ... |
Marla's Band, Guitar
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| Rik Mayall | ... |
Marty Starr
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Jaclyn Mendoza | ... |
Cynthia
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Gordon Milne | ... |
Security Guard
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Anna Northam | ... |
Reporter
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| Steven O'Donnell | ... |
Lenny
(as Steve O'Donnell)
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| Ronald Pickup | ... |
Percy Stone
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Corrina Preece | ... |
Sarah
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Ben Richards | ... |
Mark
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James Ryland | ... |
Roadie #1
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| Jason Salkey | ... |
Studio Engineer
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John Savannah | ... |
Marla's Band, Keyboards
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Paul Shearer | ... |
Presenter 1980
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| Marc Warren | ... |
Clint
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| Michael Wildman | ... |
Hilary
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| Heathcote Williams | ... |
Jeff
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Phil Williams | ... |
Marla's Band, Bass Guitar
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Steve Williams | ... |
Marla's Band, Drums
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Peter Jaques | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Henderson | ||
Written by
| Joanne Reay | ... | (original idea) |
| Craig Strachan | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Stephen Colegrave | ... | producer |
| Guy Collins | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Dreyer | ... | co-producer |
| Peter Jaques | ... | line producer |
| John Quested | ... | executive producer |
| Joanne Reay | ... | producer |
| David M. Thompson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Christopher Tyng | ||
Cinematography by
| Clive Tickner | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Paul Endacott | ||
Editorial Department
| Paul Ensby | ... | color grader |
| Jamie Pearson | ... | first assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Michael Carlin | ||
Art Direction by
| Karen Wakefield | ||
Costume Design by
| Helen McCabe | ||
Makeup Department
| Lino Carbosiero | ... | hair stylist |
| Anne Oldham | ... | chief makeup designer |
| Pebbles | ... | chief hairdresser |
| Nora Robertson | ... | makeup artist and hairstylist dailies / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mitch Davies | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carrie Rodd | ... | first assistant director |
| Catrin Strong | ... | second assistant director |
| Mark Vella | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Emanuel Boumard | ... | carpenter |
| Beverley Butcher | ... | property buyer |
| Steve Carter | ... | assistant art director |
| Tony Ferguson | ... | dressing props |
| John Fisher | ... | stagehand |
| Gavin Fitch | ... | art department runner |
| Jonni Fitzgerald | ... | art department assistant |
| David Fitzjohn | ... | painter (as Dave Fitzjohn) |
| Jim Frankham | ... | carpenter |
| Simon Hutchings | ... | painter |
| Josh Jones | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Maurice Jones | ... | props master |
| Roger Kiff | ... | carpenter |
| John Lansbury | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Pete Lennox | ... | carpenter |
| Jim Parker | ... | dressing props |
| Gino Risi | ... | stand-by props |
| Peter Risi | ... | stand-by props |
| Guy Rutter | ... | stand-by painter |
| Hank Schumacher | ... | construction manager |
| Lance Smith | ... | painter |
| Tony Statham | ... | signwriter (as Tony Staitham) |
| Douglas Ingram | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ben Barker | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Pat Boxshall | ... | foley editor (as Patricia Boxshall) |
| Vicky Brazier | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Paul Carr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Farr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tim Lewiston | ... | sound designer |
| Steve O'Brien | ... | sound maintenance engineer |
| Mike Prestwood Smith | ... | adr mixer |
| Andy Thompson | ... | foley mixer (as Andrew Thompson) |
| Ian Voigt | ... | sound mixer |
| Mike Wood | ... | dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Graham Brown | ... | special effects |
| Mark Holt | ... | special effects |
| Colin Tilley | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Steve Boag | ... | executive off-line conform |
| Martin Bullard | ... | optical coordinator |
| Donald Campbell | ... | digital effects artist |
| Philip Campbell | ... | digital scanning supervisor (as Phil Campbell) |
| John Goodinson | ... | graphic designer |
| Charles Green | ... | optical printer |
| Drew Jones | ... | digital film effects producer |
| Rupert Porter | ... | digital effects assistant |
| Graham Riddell | ... | senior propmaker |
Stunts
| Ellie Bertram | ... | stunt performer |
| Peter Brayham | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Helen Caldwell | ... | stunt performer |
| Crispin Layfield | ... | stunt performer |
| Tom Lucy | ... | stunt performer |
| Joss Gower | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Bain | ... | clapper loader |
| Stuart Chapman | ... | camera trainee |
| Eddie Dias | ... | lighting coordinator Michael Samuelson Lighting |
| Roy Elston | ... | rigger |
| Jeremy Gee | ... | camera operator |
| Micky Hand | ... | gaffer |
| Pat Killeen | ... | rigger (as Pat Kileen) |
| Rick Loughlin | ... | electrician (as Ricky Loughlin) |
| Karl McGilavery | ... | electrician |
| Alan Rank | ... | grip |
| Steve Roberts | ... | electrician |
| Jonathan Sykes | ... | focus puller |
| Dean Thompson | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Steve Tickner | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Roger Tooley | ... | steadicam operator |
| Jan Turner | ... | best boy |
| Colin Vinton | ... | electrician |
| Nick Wall | ... | unit & specials photographer |
| Steve Wallis | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Daniel Hubbard | ... | casting assistant |
| John Hubbard | ... | casting |
| Ros Hubbard | ... | casting |
| Mick Ward | ... | crowd casting |
| Angeliki Giannakopoulos | ... | casting director: USA (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charlotte Couchman | ... | costume supervisor |
| Melanie Sauze | ... | trainee wardrobe assistant (as Melanie Sauzé) |
| Joanne Scott | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Jon Beacham | ... | location assistant |
| Crispin Buxton | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ivan Chandler | ... | music supervisor: Musicalities |
| Tim Boyle | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Vicky Harrison | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jim Atkins | ... | driver: minibus |
| Steve Bignall | ... | driver: minibus |
| Mark Lucas | ... | unit driver |
| John Nichols | ... | unit driver |
| Peter Wilson | ... | unit driver |
Additional Crew
| Jill Bennett | ... | production accountant |
| Keith Cousins | ... | production lawyer: Theodore Goddard |
| Dylan Harvey | ... | runner |
| Charlotte Hayward | ... | floor runner |
| Tina Lamb | ... | stand-in |
| Sandy Langdale | ... | assistant accountant (as Sandy Coroon) |
| Lulu O'Hagan | ... | production assistant (as Lulu M. Hordle) |
| Emma Pike | ... | production coordinator |
| Shelly Pond | ... | production runner |
| Rex Saluz | ... | cashier |
| James Spring | ... | production lawyer: Theodore Goddard |
| Bruno Tonioli | ... | choreographer |
| Mark Woods | ... | stand-in |
| John Nixon | ... | dog handler (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Alyson Adams | ... | thanks: brass section |
| Jenifer Bodley | ... | thanks: Warner/Chappell Music |
| Graham Easton | ... | thanks |
| Wendy Harlow | ... | thanks: Warner/Chappell Music |
| The James Taylor Quartet | ... | thanks |
| Ralph Lamb | ... | thanks: brass section |
| Jenny Parkes | ... | thanks: Sony Music Publishing |
| Andy Ross | ... | thanks: brass section |
| Phillip Self | ... | thanks: Sony Music Publishing |
| Miller Williams | ... | thanks: Sony Music Publishing |
| Barbara Zamoyska | ... | thanks: MCA Music |
Production Companies
- BBC Film (present)
- Goldcrest Films International (present)
Distributors
- Becker Entertainment (1998) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Aquarius TV (2001) (Greece) (tv)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Highlight Video
- Silvio Sardi Communications (1999) (Italy)
- Trinity Home Entertainment
- Vértice 360 (Spain)
Special Effects
- Framestore (digital film effects by)
- The Derek Henden Company
Other Companies
- AFM Lighting (concert lighting)
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance services)
- Berliner Bank (banking finance provided by)
- Carlo Manzi Rentals (costumes)
- Cine Image Film Opticals (titles: opticals & photo montage)
- Copper Beech Hotel (thanks)
- Edit Hire (editing equipment)
- F.I.L.M.S. (banking finance arranged by)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Film Flow (facility vehicles)
- Goldcrest Post Production London (post-production facilities)
- J&J Preparation (catering)
- JAC Publicity (publicity)
- Michael Samuelson Lighting (lighting equipment)
- MovieTrack (sound preparation by)
- Nine Nine Cars Ltd. (action vehicles)
- O & A Associates (construction)
- Sammy's (moviecam cameras supplied by)
- Technicolor (processing by)
- The Atlantic Bar & Grill (thanks)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Marla Darland is blessed with the voice of an angel, a singing legend. But when her agent, Marty Starr, finds his agency in trouble, he concocts a sinister plot to bring up her record sales. Amazed at the posthumous record sales of Elvis and Jimi Hendrix, Marty becomes determined to arrange a similar fate for Marla, staging the perfect tragic demise. But he didn't count on Marla not being quite ready to go. Written by ANONYMOUS |
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| Taglines | Marty's about to make a killing in the music business See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP46,244, 18 Jan 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #21.6 (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I'm Alright See more » |