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Blackeyes (1989)

1989-11-29 · 50m · EN
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Blackeyes is a four-part BBC television miniseries written and directed by Dennis Potter, based on his novel of the same name. The complex, surreal drama follows novelist Maurice James Kingsley, who bases a successful book on his niece Jessica's modeling career, angering her as he turns her experiences into a story of a victimised woman named Blackeyes. Jessica in turn rewrites the novel to liberate the character.

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Dennis PotterDirector, Writer

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Michael GoughMichael GoughMaurice James KingsleyCarol RoyleCarol RoyleJessicaGina BellmanGina BellmanBlackeyesNigel PlanerNigel PlanerJeffColin JeavonsColin JeavonsJamiesonHannah MorrisHannah MorrisLittle JessicaJohn ShrapnelJohn ShrapnelDetective BlakeDavid WestheadDavid WestheadMark WilsherNicky BeeNicky BeeStilt ManGary LoveGary LoveColinPeter GuinnessPeter GuinnessPhotographerNicholas WoodesonNicholas WoodesonStilk

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What is Blackeyes about?

Blackeyes is a four-part BBC television miniseries written and directed by Dennis Potter, based on his novel of the same name. The complex, surreal drama follows novelist Maurice James Kingsley, who bases a successful book on his niece Jessica's modeling career, angering her as he turns her experiences into a story of a victimised woman named Blackeyes. Jessica in turn rewrites the novel to liberate the character.

How long is Blackeyes?

Blackeyes has a runtime of 50 minutes.