Blue Money (1985 film)

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Blue Money
Written by Stewart Parker
Directed by Colin Bucksey
Starring
Music by Richard Hartley
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers
  • Jo Apted
  • June Roberts
CinematographyPeter Jessop
EditorJon Costelloe
Running time82 minutes
Production company
Release
Original network ITV
Original releaseMarch 1985 (1985-03)

Blue Money is a 1985 English television comedy film written by Stewart Parker, directed by Colin Bucksey and starring Tim Curry, Debby Bishop and Billy Connolly. [1]

Contents

Plot

A taxi driver and aspiring actor-singer Larry Gormley (Tim Curry) becomes entangled with gangsters when he steals a briefcase full of money that was left behind in his cab.

Cast

Production

The film was written by Parker specifically for Curry to showcase his mimicry and singing skills as he covers songs and impersonates many musicians throughout the film, including Mick Jagger and Billie Holiday. [2] [3]

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References

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