Star Trap (TV 1988)

Director:

Tony Bicât

Writer:

Tony Bicât

Stars:

Nicky Henson, Frances Tomelty, Philip Sayer

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicky Henson	...	Adam Blunt
Frances Tomelty	...	Hermione Bradstreet
Philip Sayer	...	Basil Underwood
Jim Carter	...	Dr. Wax
Jeananne Crowley	...	Lady Diana Fortesque
Malcolm Storry	...	Drabble
Daniel Flynn	...	Detective
Frank Henson	...	Gangster
Del Baker	...	Gangster
Terry Cade	...	Gangster
Bryan Matheson	...	Judge
Sharon Holm	...	Sue
Dave Arlen	...	First taxi driver
Jonathan Jackson	...	Ted
Lucy Benjamin	...	Nancy

Storyline

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Genres:

Comedy | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

London Weekend Television (LWT), Zenith Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Dated but fun, spooky and mysterious

I recorded this onto VHS when it first aired. First off, the copyright notice in the end credits says 1989 not 1988.

This is very pleasant, though not the best production and the 80's synthesised music score sounds dated now.

But the plot and the humour should keep you going, and I doubt anyone will guess "whodunnit".

The village druids, misogynist ex copper turned crime novelist, mad actor and dotty posh MP's wife are all perhaps clichés but this is all very light hearted and not to be taken too seriously. Worth a look if you can find it, though I can see why it might not warrant a VHS or DVD release - especially nearly 25 years on.