The Fruit Machine(1988)
The Fruit Machine Synopsis
Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
The Fruit Machine (1988) is a drama film directed by Philip Saville, released on November 4, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robert Stephens and Clare Higgins. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Saville
- Writers:
- Frank Clarke
- Producers:
- Steve Morrison
- Cinematographer:
- Dick Pope
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Ideal Communications Films, Granada Television
- Status:
- Released
The Fruit Machine (1988) Trailer
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The Fruit Machine Videos & Clips
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Tony Forsyth in 'The Fruit Machine' - Cafe scene
Teaser
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Tony Forsyth in 'The Fruit Machine' - dance off scene
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The Fruit Machine Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Emile Charles
Emile Charles
as Eddie
- Tony Forsyth
Tony Forsyth
as Michael
Robert Stephens
as Vincent
Clare Higgins
as Eve
Bruce Payne
as Echo
Robbie Coltrane
as Annabelle
Carsten Nørgaard
as Dolphin Man
- Kim Christie
Kim Christie
as Jean
Louis Emerick
as Billy
- Joseph Carrington
Joseph Carrington
as Ray
Julie Graham
as Hazel
- Paula Ann Bland
Paula Ann Bland
as Beverley
Key crew
Directed by Philip Saville, written by Frank Clarke, produced by Steve Morrison.
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The Fruit Machine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Fruit Machine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fruit Machine online?
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The Fruit Machine (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from BFI Player. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Fruit Machine?
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The main cast of The Fruit Machine (1988) includes Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robert Stephens, Clare Higgins and Bruce Payne. The film was directed by Philip Saville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fruit Machine released?
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The Fruit Machine was released on November 4, 1988 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Fruit Machine worth watching?
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The Fruit Machine (1988) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fruit Machine?
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Yes. The official The Fruit Machine trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.