Double Dare (1976): Cast
Double Dare is a 1976 drama thriller directed by John Mackenzie, starring Alan Dobie as Martin Ellis, Kika Markham and Malcolm Terris. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 4m (64 min)
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Double Dare About?
The premise of Double Dare without spoilers.
Screenwriter Martin Ellis (Alan Dobie) invites actress Helen (Kika Markham) to a London hotel to pitch a play he is quietly envisioning for her. While they talk, Martin sees a businessman and his escort Carol at a nearby table, reciting lines that match his unwritten script. He grows uneasy, foreseeing a bleak fate for her and a tragic ending.
Double Dare Cast & Characters
Alan Dobie leads the cast as Martin Ellis, with Kika Markham as Helen / Carol and Malcolm Terris as Client. Directed by John Mackenzie; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Mackenzie
- Alan Dobie as Martin Ellis
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Kika Markham as Helen / Carol - Malcolm Terris as Client
- Joe Melia as Ben
Also Starring in Double Dare
· 8 more- John Joyce Barman
- Stanley Lebor Waiter
- John Hamill Peter
- Linda Beckett Client's wife
- Elaine Donnelly Maid
- Colin Prockter Porter
- Sarah Nash Receptionist
- Ian Munro Security guard
More from John Mackenzie
More films directed by John Mackenzie, best-rated first: The Long Good Friday, The Fourth Protocol, Quicksand and When the Sky Falls.
Double Dare Also Known As
Also known as “Play for Today: Double Dare”.
- Also known as
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- Play for Today: Double Dare
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Double Dare FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Double Dare, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Double Dare?
Double Dare runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).
When was Double Dare released?
Double Dare was released on April 6, 1976.
Who directed Double Dare?
Double Dare was directed by John Mackenzie.
More films by John Mackenzie Who is in the cast of Double Dare?
Double Dare stars Alan Dobie as Martin Ellis, Kika Markham as Helen / Carol and Malcolm Terris as Client, among 12 credited actors.
Does Double Dare have a post-credit scene?
No. Double Dare has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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