Blackpool (2004): Cast
Blackpool is a 2004 comedy drama directed by Coky Giedroyc and Julie Anne Robinson, starring David Morrissey as Ripley Holden, Sarah Parish and Georgia Taylor. It runs 6 hours.
- Runtime
- 6h (360 min)
- Directors
- Coky Giedroyc and Julie Anne Robinson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blackpool About?
The premise of Blackpool without spoilers.
Ripley Holden, a small‑time entrepreneur, hopes his new state‑of‑the‑art amusement arcade will launch him to success. The opening celebration turns chaotic when a dead body is found on the premises. Detective Inspector Carlisle arrives, but his focus shifts from solving the murder to his intense attraction to Ripley’s long‑suffering wife.
Blackpool Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- jukebox musical
- tv mini series
- sex scene
- unfaithful husband
- unfaithful wife
- male protagonist
- gay son
- singing
- singing and dancing
- father son reationship
- old man young woman relationship
- old songs
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- dark comedy
- gay
- murder
- investigation
- arcade
- trophy wife
- suicide note
- suicide attempt
- strip club
- slot machine
- sex
- protester
- prostitute
- musical sequence
- may december romance
- lip syncing
- husband wife relationship
- help line
- gambling
- fantasy sequence
- extramarital affair
- detective
- christianity
- casino
- bribe
- blackpool england
- bible
Blackpool Cast & Characters
David Morrissey leads the cast as Ripley Holden, with Sarah Parish as Natalie Holden and Georgia Taylor as Shyanne Holden. Directed by Coky Giedroyc and Julie Anne Robinson; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Coky Giedroyc
- Co-director Julie Anne Robinson
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David Morrissey as Ripley Holden - Sarah Parish as Natalie Holden
- Georgia Taylor as Shyanne Holden
- Thomas Morrison as Danny Holden
Also Starring in Blackpool
· 7 more- David Tennant DI Peter Carlisle
- David Bradley
- Steve Pemberton Adrian Marr
- John Thomson
- Kevin Doyle Steve
- Joe Armstrong
- Bryan Dick
Blackpool Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Viva Blackpool” and “בלאקפול”.
- Also known as
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- Viva Blackpool
- בלאקפול
- Блекпул
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Movies Like Blackpool
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Funland, Black Tide and Ripley Under Ground.
Blackpool FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blackpool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blackpool?
Blackpool runs 6 hours (360 minutes).
Who directed Blackpool?
Blackpool was directed by Coky Giedroyc and Julie Anne Robinson.
More films by Coky Giedroyc Who is in the cast of Blackpool?
Blackpool stars David Morrissey as Ripley Holden, Sarah Parish as Natalie Holden and Georgia Taylor as Shyanne Holden, among 11 credited actors.
Does Blackpool have a post-credit scene?
No. Blackpool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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