Double Dare (1976)
Martin Ellis (Alan Dobie) is a blocked screenwriter who invites Helen, an actress (Kika Markham), to a hotel in central London to discuss an idea for a play he is writing with her in mind. As they discuss the play, Martin discovers that a businessman and an escort named Carol are sat at a nearby table and appear to be speaking lines from the as yet unwritten piece. Martin becomes anxious at what will eventually become of the girl, already knowing that the play will not have a happy resolution
Director: John Mackenzie
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Alan Dobie as Martin Ellis |
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Kika Markham as Helen / Carol |
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Joe Melia as Ben |
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Malcolm Terris as Client |
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Linda Beckett as Client's wife |
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John Hamill as Peter |
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Elaine Donnelly as Maid |
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John Joyce as Barman |
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Stanley Lebor as Waiter |
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Sarah Nash as Receptionist |
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Colin Prockter as Porter |
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Ian Munro as Security guard |
| Writing | Dennis Potter | Writer |
| Directing | John Mackenzie | Director |
| Production | Kenith Trodd | Producer |