The Frontline

The Frontline

70 mins | Jan. 1, 1993

Upon his release from a mental hospital, James re-kindles his relationship with pirate DJ Marion, helping her kick her nasty heroin addiction. However, when Marion is found dead, James and Marion's father hatch a plan to trap and expose the 'protected' killer. A plan that leads to a tense and bloody showdown that will leave you shattered. Filmed in the Moss Side area of Manchester this gritty tale of futility pulls no punches in its graphic depiction of drug addiction, political corruption and society out of control.

The Frontline

70 mins | Jan. 1, 1993

The Frontline
Upon his release from a mental hospital, James re-kindles his relationship with pirate DJ Marion, helping her kick her nasty heroin addiction. However, when Marion is found dead, James and Marion's father hatch a plan to trap and expose the 'protected' killer. A plan that leads to a tense and bloody showdown that will leave you shattered. Filmed in the Moss Side area of Manchester this gritty tale of futility pulls no punches in its graphic depiction of drug addiction, political corruption and society out of control.
Producers
Original title The Frontline
Directors Paul Hills
Writers Paul Hills

Cast

Vincent Phillips

as James King

Amanda Noar

as Marion Needham

Geoffrey Leesley

as John Needham

Renny Krupinski

as William Armstrong MP

Leroy Cooper

as Zeke Deakins aka DJ Cosmic MC

Tony Wilson

as Himself, Reporter at Siege

Tim Dantay

as Marty Mad

Peter Faulkner

as Billy Boules

Nick Tennent

as Tony Fell

Joan Campion

as Mary Needham

Ina Clough

as Rose Collins

Drew Dawson

as DI McAllister

Chris Constantinou

as DS Constantine

Jimmy Lambert

as PC Nipper

Huggy Leaver

as PC Mick

John Mundy

as Himself, News Reader

Henry Normal

as Cab Driver

Osei Benil

as Ronie Carter

Clare Hudson

as Margo

Paul Betts

as Jonathan

David Johnson

as Gallery Owner