The Black and Blue Lamp
Satirical and surreal play by Arthur Ellis, dealing with the manner in which the British police force has been represented on TV for four decades. In 1949 Tom Riley is arrested for the murder of PC George Dixon. As he awaits interrogation at the station he is mysteriously transported into an episode of The Filth - a 1988 police series where the hard men rule, where he is told by the local CID that he'll be confessing to the murder or else his genitals are getting cut off ! This black comedy questions whether the police have changed or is it the way film and television present them.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Black and Blue Lamp
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1988-09-07
- Runtime: 59 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.6255
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Kenneth Cranham
as Supt. Cherry
Karl Johnson
as PC "Taffy" Hughes
Sean Chapman
as Tom Riley
John Woodvine
as Supt. Hammond
Ralph Brown
as Insp. Drury
Nick Stringer
as Sgt. Brooks
Ian Brimble
as PC Totley
Peter Lovstrom
as PC Sneed
Barry Woolgar
as Insp. Rogers
Garrick Hagon
as Police Surgeon
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What is The Black and Blue Lamp?▼
The Black and Blue Lamp is a Drama, Comedy, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1988-09-07.
Who are the main actors in The Black and Blue Lamp?▼
The main cast includes Kenneth Cranham, Karl Johnson, Sean Chapman, John Woodvine, Ralph Brown, .
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Is The Black and Blue Lamp based on a true story?▼
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What is the budget and revenue of The Black and Blue Lamp?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Black and Blue Lamp?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Black and Blue Lamp filmed?▼
The Black and Blue Lamp was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Black and Blue Lamp?▼
The total runtime of The Black and Blue Lamp is 59 minutes.
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