Frankie and Johnnie

Frankie and Johnnie

100 mins | Feb. 2, 1986

When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. But Allan Blakeston, a local reporter, has too many unanswered questions. As he digs deeper into the case, he learns why the kids really died and his knowledge puts his own life at risk.

Frankie and Johnnie

100 mins | Feb. 2, 1986

Frankie and Johnnie
When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. But Allan Blakeston, a local reporter, has too many unanswered questions. As he digs deeper into the case, he learns why the kids really died and his knowledge puts his own life at risk.
Producers BBC
Original title Frankie and Johnnie
Directors Martin Campbell
Writers

Cast

Christopher Hancock

as 'Chronicle' Editor