The Price (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, The Price is a thriller and drama film directed by Peter Smith, running about 360 minutes.
What it’s about. Geoffrey Carr is a wealthy, key player in Britain's emerging computer industry, and newly married to Frances , a much younger woman, with wilful daughter Clare from a previous marriage. He'll do anything to make them happy, including stretching his finances to buy a Georgian estate in County Wicklow, where Frances grew up. Frank Crossan is an Irish Republican hitman on the run from British authorities. Seeking refuge with old girlfriend Kate, he creates a plan to kidnap a wealthy Brit for a ransom to fund a major arms deal. Their two worlds collide when Frances and Clare are brutally snatched away to a bleak hideaway and taken hostage. Geoffrey initially wants to cave in to the kidnapper's demands “ but nothing is simple when a personal crisis plays out against the forces of political intrigue, high finance and with the eyes of the media on them.
Who’s in it. The Price stars Peter Barkworth as Geoffrey Carr, Harriet Walter as Frances Carr, Aingeal Grehan as Kate and Simon Jones as Lansbury, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Price page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Price tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Price (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Price change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Price?
- The Price stars Peter Barkworth, Harriet Walter, Aingeal Grehan, Simon Jones and Derek Thompson.
- When was The Price released?
- The Price was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 360 minutes.