Martha - Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence
Synopsis
Frank, Daniel and Laurence have been friends since they can remember. Frank, an out of work actor, overindulges himself and is in constant competition with the rich, charming and successful Daniel. Laurence is their fall guy, the man with a sympathetic ear and capacity to bring them together. But this time Daniel has gone too far. He has stolen Frank's date and once again failed to turn up to a meeting of the three men. Frank is furious and ready to maim. Laurence tries but fails to placate. Frank is right, Daniel is far away - in Minneapolis, heading for the airport.
Martha is taking a trip. Paris $300? LA. $180? Mexico City $350? Seattle $130? Or London? A decision to change her life which changes the lives of others.
Details
- Year
- 1998
- Type of film
- Features
- Format
- 35mm Kodak
- Director
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Nick Hamm
- Producer
- Grainne Marmion
- Director of Photography
- David Johnson
- Principal cast
- Monica Potter, Rufus Sewell, Tom Hollander and Joe Fiennes
- Screen Writer
- Peter Morgan
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Banshee Ltd 49 Midhurst Avenue Muswell Hill London N10 3EP Tel/Fax: 020 8482 7252
Sales Company
Film Four International 124 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2TX Tel: 020 7306 8602 Fax: 020 7306 8361 E Mail: wstephens@channel4.co.uk, sbrucesmith@channel4.co.uk
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