Fruit Machine (1988)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1988
Land: United Kingdom
Alternativtitel: The Fruit Machine, Wonderland, Fruit machine, breve la vita di Eddie, The Fruit Machine - Rendezvous mit einem Killer
Regisseur: Philip Saville
Autor: Frank Clarke
Produktion & Genre
Produzent(en):
Firmen: Granada Television, Ideal Communications Films
Genre: Drama
Auszeichnungen & Ähnliches
Auszeichnungen: N/V
Ähnlich:
Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: brighton, england, dolphin, friendship, gay friend, lgbt teen, liverpool, england, male prostitution, murder, nightclub, runaway
Handlung
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
Fruit Machine begins with Eddie, a 16-year-old gay boy from Liverpool, running away from his home after being berated by his father for his camp behavior. He joins Michael, his streetwise hustler friend who is also on the run. Together, they embark on a journey to Brighton, England. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and experiences, including male prostitution and nightclub scenes. The narrative culminates in a tragic event involving murder.
Zusammenfassung
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
Directed by Philip Saville and released in 1988, Fruit Machine is a British drama that explores themes of LGBT+ identity, friendship, and the struggles faced by young gay men during the late 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Liverpool and Brighton, the film follows Eddie's journey as he runs away from home and finds solace in his friendship with Michael. The narrative delves into the darker aspects of their experiences, including male prostitution and nightlife scenes, ultimately leading to a tragic event that highlights the harsh realities they face.
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