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The Fruit Machine

1988·Drama·1h 43m
7.1
★
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.
Directed by Philip Saville
friendship
dolphin
runaway
nightclub
liverpool, england
murder
male prostitution
brighton, england
lgbt teen
gay friend
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Cast

Robert Stephens
Robert Stephens
Vincent
Clare Higgins
Clare Higgins
Eve
Bruce Payne
Bruce Payne
Echo
Robbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
Annabelle
Carsten Nørgaard
Carsten Nørgaard
Dolphin Man
Louis Emerick
Louis Emerick
Billy
Julie Graham
Julie Graham
Hazel
Claire Parker
Claire Parker
Young Jean
Caroline Milmoe
Caroline Milmoe
Lillie
Forbes Collins
Forbes Collins
John Schlesinger
Albie Woodington
Albie Woodington
PC - Brighton
Billy Hufsey
Billy Hufsey
Man in poster (uncredited)

Crew

Philip Saville
Philip Saville
Director
Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer

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6.1★ · 08/18/25
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