Blue/Orange (film)

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Blue/Orange
Created by Joe Penhall
Written by Joe Penhall
Directed by Howard Davies
Starring Brian Cox
John Simm
Shaun Parkes
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerBill Boyes
EditorKevin Lester
Running time90 minutes
Release
Original network BBC Four
Original release23 February 2005 (2005-02-23)

Blue/Orange is a 2005 television film by English dramatist, Joe Penhall adapted from his play of the same title. This sardonically comic film that touches on race, mental illness, and 21st century British life, was directed by Howard Davies for BBC Four, starring Brian Cox, John Simm and Shaun Parkes. [1]

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References

  1. Albert Foss (8 August 2006). "BBC Four Drama - Blue/Orange". BBC Four. Retrieved 26 September 2008.

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