Movie

The Fruit Machine

★ 5.9(15)19881h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Philip Saville
Release date: 1988-11-04
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ideal Communications Films

The Fruit Machine — trailer

About The Fruit Machine

The Fruit Machine is a 1988 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Philip Saville, starring Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth and Robert Stephens. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Fruit Machine in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Emile Charles

Eddie

Tony Forsyth

Michael

Robert Stephens

Vincent

Clare Higgins

Eve

Bruce Payne

Echo

Robbie Coltrane

Annabelle

Carsten Nørgaard

Dolphin Man

Kim Christie

Jean

Louis Emerick

Billy

Joseph Carrington

Ray

Julie Graham

Hazel

Paula Ann Bland

Beverley

Themes & keywords

friendshipdolphinrunawaynightclubliverpool, englandmurdermale prostitutionbrighton, englandlgbt teengay friend

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Fruit Machine in Canada?+

The Fruit Machine is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Fruit Machine on Netflix?+

The Fruit Machine is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Fruit Machine?+

The Fruit Machine has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Fruit Machine?+

The Fruit Machine stars Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robert Stephens, Clare Higgins and Bruce Payne.

When did The Fruit Machine come out?+

The Fruit Machine is a 1988 movie directed by Philip Saville.

What genre is The Fruit Machine?+

The Fruit Machine is Drama film.

Who directed The Fruit Machine?+

The Fruit Machine was directed by Philip Saville.