Movie

The Black and Blue Lamp

198859m

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Good to know

Director: Guy Slater
Release date: 1988-09-07
Runtime: 59m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Black and Blue Lamp

The Black and Blue Lamp is a 1988 movie in the Drama, Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Guy Slater, starring Kenneth Cranham, Karl Johnson and Sean Chapman. It has a runtime of 59 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Black and Blue Lamp in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kenneth Cranham

Supt. Cherry

Karl Johnson

PC "Taffy" Hughes

Sean Chapman

Tom Riley

John Woodvine

Supt. Hammond

Ralph Brown

Insp. Drury

Nick Stringer

Sgt. Brooks

Ian Brimble

PC Totley

Peter Lovstrom

PC Sneed

Barry Woolgar

Insp. Rogers

Garrick Hagon

Police Surgeon

Anthony Smee

Mr Bromley Junior

Paddy Ryan

Mr Bromley Senior

Themes & keywords

time travelpaedophilia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Black and Blue Lamp in New Zealand?+

The Black and Blue Lamp is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Black and Blue Lamp on Netflix?+

The Black and Blue Lamp is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Black and Blue Lamp?+

The Black and Blue Lamp has a runtime of 59 minutes (59 minutes).

Who stars in The Black and Blue Lamp?+

The Black and Blue Lamp stars Kenneth Cranham, Karl Johnson, Sean Chapman, John Woodvine and Ralph Brown.

When did The Black and Blue Lamp come out?+

The Black and Blue Lamp is a 1988 movie directed by Guy Slater.

What genre is The Black and Blue Lamp?+

The Black and Blue Lamp is Drama, Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Black and Blue Lamp?+

The Black and Blue Lamp was directed by Guy Slater.