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Blue Money (1985 film)

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Blue Money
Written byStewart Parker
Directed byColin Bucksey
Starring
Music byRichard Hartley
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers
  • Jo Apted
  • June Roberts
CinematographyPeter Jessop
EditorJon Costelloe
Running time82 minutes
Production company
Original release
NetworkITV
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]

Plot

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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

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Production

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Clark, Graeme. "Blue Money Review". The Spinning Image. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Tim Curry, a career retrospective". Den of the Geeks. 3 February 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Star of 'Spamalot,' Actor Tim Curry". NPR. 3 June 2005. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
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