IMDb > Caught in a Trap (2008) (TV)

Caught in a Trap (2008) (TV) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   51 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
No change in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Michael Samuels
Writer:
James Graham (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Caught in a Trap on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
26 December 2008 (UK) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama
Plot:
Gemma collects money out of parking meters. But really she's obsessed with Elvis. | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Connie Fisher drama pulls in 4.4m
 (From digitalspy. 28 December 2008, 5:14 AM, PST)

Fisher wants assistant role in 'Who'
 (From digitalspy. 15 December 2008, 3:59 AM, PST)

User Comments:
You'll Never Walk Alone ... eventually more (1 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Lauren Brooks ... Young Gemma
Jim Carter ... Brian Perkins
Connie Fisher ... Gemma Perkins
Geraldine James ... Joyce Perkins
Robert Putt ... William
Paul Barber ... Donald

Danny Szam ... Trevor
Rebecca Night ... Becci
Malinda Parris ... Colleen
Danielle Isaie ... Falicia
Paul Bown ... Mr. Thornton

Ben Crompton ... Steve Campbell
Nicholas Parsons ... TV Presenter
Joe Absolom ... Marcus Stewart
Osmund Bullock ... Auctioneer
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
London, England, UK

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
You'll Never Walk Alone ... eventually, 5 June 2009
8/10
Author: Roxanne Tellier from Toronto, ON Canada

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

This is a sweet little 'made for TV' feature, based on a true story, about a young woman, unable to connect with the people around her. After losing her mother at a young age, her father remarries, and Gemma feels alone. Obsessing on her youthful crush on Elvis Presley and his music, she grows up to be a meter maid for the Council. Mousey and shy, she never clicks with the other office staff, and avoids becoming close to anyone. Hearing a busker playing an Elvis song as she returns from collecting the meter coins, she impulsively takes a 1 pound coin from the takings, and throws it into his guitar case. Back at the office, she fiddles the figures to show the take down by the 1 pound, and begins a note book, posting the 1 pound she means to return to the council. But it's a slippery slope, and as the days pass, she begins to use more and more of the coins to collect Elvis memorabilia, hiding it in the family attic. The story of Gemma, lonely and withdrawn, is well portrayed by the lead actress, and the other cast members, notably the actor portraying the father, are believable and sympathetic. I enjoyed this 'slice of life', this peek into the minds and hearts of the people next door. They could be your neighbours; you may have passed similar people on your way to work, and never noticed or cared that they existed. When the theft is inevitably discovered, Germma's task is to learn and grow from her experience, and to learn to not be afraid of reaching out for the companionship she craves.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (1 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Caught in a Trap (2008) (TV)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
DVD release?? deadite2night
Screen date. Stargate4
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Cashback Breakfast on Pluto The Bent Penny Millions Starter for 10
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb UK section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.