| The Fruit Machine | |
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| Directed by | Philip Saville |
| Written by | Frank Clarke |
| Produced by | Steve Morrison |
| Starring | Emile Charles Tony Forsyth Robert Stephens Robbie Coltrane Bruce Payne |
| Cinematography | Dick Pope |
| Edited by | Richard Bedford |
| Music by | Hans Zimmer |
| Distributed by | Vestron Pictures |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Fruit Machine (known as Wonderland in the United States) is a 1988 British film thriller starring Tony Forsyth, Emile Charles, Bruce Payne and Robbie Coltrane in the role of "Annabelle." The film, which was directed by BAFTA-winner Philip Saville, is about two gay teen friends who are running from an underworld assassin and the police.[1] It was produced by UK TV company Granada Productions. The film showcases the rising careers of actors Coltrane and Payne, as well as a future Academy Award winner, composer Hans Zimmer, who wrote the soundtrack.
The film uses a combination of adventure, buddy film, road movie and 1980s filmmaking to address a number of social issues that were pertinent to the times. Since its release, it has developed a cult following primarily due to its straightforward portrayal of British gay youth.
- ^ "The Fruit Machine". Time Out. London. Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.