Way Upstream (TV 1987)

Two couples who go on a boating holiday together, and run into some strange people and events.

Director:

Terry Johnson

Writers:

Alan Ayckbourn, Terry Johnson

Stars:

Nick Dunning, Joanne Pearce, Barrie Rutter

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Nick Dunning	...	Alistair
Joanne Pearce	...	Emma
Barrie Rutter	...	Keith
Marion Bailey	...	June
Stuart Wilson	...	Vince
Lizzy McInnerny	...	Fleur
Veronica Clifford	...	Mrs. Hatfield

Storyline

Two couples who go on a boating holiday together, and run into some strange people and events.

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Plot Keywords:

holiday | boating | river | black humor | heinz beans | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Horror

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Centre Films Ltd., Centre Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

recently acquired a copy and was not disappointed

i watched this movie on TV in 1987 i recorded to video and watched it countless times. i was very lucky recently to be given a DVD copy.it is nearly 20 years since i have watched this comedy/drama and it did not disappoint me.

the story begins with two couples the guys are business partners. as soon as they step on the boat the bully husbands wife is not happy with anything about the boat she wants to go home .the tension builds from the first day.

the other business partner is a weak guy and as no guts whatsoever.

the movie really gets going when keith one of the partners goes back to his factory to settle a dispute.and leaves alistair in charge of the boat.

within minutes alistair has grounded the boat .they all think they have met a lucky mascot vince who comes to their rescue ,he refloats the boat and june invites him on the boat for a drink at the annoyance of keith her husband who says "we don't even know who this guy is" the story quickly unfolds as vince is a phsycopathic madman. ENJOY