The mysterious murder of an environmental activist leads her straight-laced father, an Inspector of the local police force, through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of the British ...
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McCroon breaks into Craven's house intent on killing him. Craven demands McCroon tell him who he is working for but McCroon is shot by a police marksman before he can say anything. Through a contact ...
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Craven and Jedburgh penetrate Northmoor and discover the hot cell which has been sealed off following an explosion - a consequence of GAIA's attempted break-in. Jedburgh, under orders from the CIA, ...
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Jedburgh heads to Scotland with the stolen plutonium while Craven awaits the inevitable end.
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| Bob Peck | ... | Ronald Craven 6 episodes, 1985 | |
| Joe Don Baker | ... | Darius Jedburgh 6 episodes, 1985 | |
| Charles Kay | ... | Pendleton 6 episodes, 1985 | |
| Ian McNeice | ... | Harcourt 5 episodes, 1985 | |
| Joanne Whalley | ... | Emma Craven 5 episodes, 1985 | |
| Hugh Fraser | ... | Bennett 4 episodes, 1985 | |
| John Woodvine | ... | Ross 4 episodes, 1985 | |
| Jack Watson | ... | James Godbolt 4 episodes, 1985 | |
| Allan Cuthbertson | ... | Chilwell 4 episodes, 1985 | |
| Kenneth Nelson | ... | Grogan 3 episodes, 1985 | |
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David Fleeshman | ... | Jones 3 episodes, 1985 |
| Zoë Wanamaker | ... | Clemmy 3 episodes, 1985 | |
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Bill Stewart | ... | Dingle 3 episodes, 1985 |
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T.R. Bowen | ... | Childs 3 episodes, 1985 |
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Imogen Staley | ... | Young Emma 3 episodes, 1985 |
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Paul Humpoletz | ... | Elham 2 episodes, 1985 |
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Sarah Martin | ... | Polly Pelham 2 episodes, 1985 |
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Paul Williamson | ... | Bewes 2 episodes, 1985 |
| Tim McInnerny | ... | Terry Shields 2 episodes, 1985 | |
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The mysterious murder of an environmental activist leads her straight-laced father, an Inspector of the local police force, through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of the British Nuclear Policy of the eighties. Written by Bryn Coope <bryncoop@eden.com>
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The cult 80s eco-thriller starring Bob Peck and Joanne Whalley.Certificate:
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Emma Craven: I know. I was there.
Ronald 'Ron' Craven: Why didn't you tell me?
Emma Craven: Dad... you were on their side
Ronald 'Ron' Craven: No!
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Ronald 'Ron' Craven: They all drowned.Emma Craven: I know. I was there.
Ronald 'Ron' Craven: Why didn't you tell me?
Emma Craven: Dad... you were on their side
Ronald 'Ron' Craven: No!
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Edge of Darkness is in a class by itself as far as filmmaking is concerned.
This troubling, disturbing, haunting film is a classic, and a must-see for people who enjoy riveting stories, great performances, and who have more than a few questions about how governments discreetly solve their problems.
Bob Peck gives a tour-de-force performance that encompasses so many different emotions. He represents the average British citizen who finds himself caught up in events he cannot control, nor completely understand. Joe Don Baker is appropriately over the top as Jedburgh, and the rest of the cast sparkles with an adroit script and keen, sharp direction.