The Fruit Machine (1988 film)
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| Directed by | Philip Saville |
| Written by | Frank Clarke |
| Produced by | Steve Morrison |
| Starring | Emile Charles Tony Forsyth Robert Stephens Robbie Coltrane Bruce Payne |
| Cinematography | Dick Pope |
| Edited by | Richard Bedford |
| Music by | Hans Zimmer |
| Distributed by | Vestron Pictures |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Fruit Machine (known as Wonderland in the United States) is a 1988 British film thriller starring Tony Forsyth, Emile Charles, Bruce Payne and Robbie Coltrane in the role of "Annabelle." The film, which was directed by BAFTA-winner Philip Saville, is about two gay teen friends who are running from an underworld assassin and the police. It was produced by UK TV company Granada Productions. The film showcases the rising careers of actors Coltrane and Payne, as well as a future Academy Award winner, composer Hans Zimmer, who wrote the soundtrack.
The film uses a combination of adventure, buddy film, road movie and 1980s filmmaking to address a number of social issues that were pertinent to the times. Since its release, it has developed a cult following primarily due to its straightforward portrayal of British gay youth.