Downtime (1997)
Ex-police psychologist Rob has plenty of problems of his own. Having retired through ill health, he is quite aware that he is not the best person to talk down suicidal single mother Chrissy when she threatens to throw herself off a Newcastle tower block. Rob is, however, the only person available, so he sets about helping Chrissy to overcome her fears, unexpectedly confronting several of his personal demons along the way.
Director: Bharat Nalluri
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Paul McGann as Rob |
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Susan Lynch as Chrissy |
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Tom Georgeson as Jimmy |
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David Roper as Mike |
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Denise Bryson as Jan |
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Adam Johnston as Jake |
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David Horsefield as Kevin |
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Stephen Graham as Jacko |
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Birdy Sweeney as Pat |
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Paul Johnson as Marcus |
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Neil Armstrong as Jones |
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Hywel Berry as Paul |
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David Case as Sam |
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Craig Conway as Hammy |
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Daniel James Lake as Johnny |
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Phil Martin as Bobby |
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Dale Meeks as Sammy |
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Carol Noakes as Jane |
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Martin Reeve as John Clivedale |
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Bill Speed as Paramedic |
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Stephen Thirkeld as Watson |
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Brian Walsh as Ray |
| Directing | Bharat Nalluri | Director |
| Production | Richard Johns | Producer |
| Visual Effects | Drew Jones | Digital Effects Producer |