Blue Money (1985 film)

Blue Money is a 1985 English television comedy film written by Stewart Parker, directed by Colin Bucksey and starring Tim Curry, Debby Bishop and Billy Connolly.^[1]

Blue Money
Written by	Stewart Parker
Directed by	Colin Bucksey
Starring	Tim Curry Debby Bishop Billy Connolly
Music by	Richard Hartley
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Jo Apted June Roberts
Cinematography	Peter Jessop
Editor	Jon Costelloe
Running time	82 minutes
Production company	London Weekend Television
Original release
Network	ITV
Release	March 1985 (1985-03)

Plot

A taxi driver and aspiring actor-singer Larry Gormley (Tim Curry) becomes entangled with gangsters when he steals a briefcase full of money that was left behind in his cab.

Cast

• Tim Curry as Larry Gormley
• Debby Bishop as Pam Hodge
• Billy Connolly as Des
• Frances Tomelty as Fidelma
• George Irving as Ramirez

Production

The film was written by Parker specifically for Curry to showcase his mimicry and singing skills as he covers songs and impersonates many musicians throughout the film, including Mick Jagger and Billie Holiday.^[2][3]

References

1. Clark, Graeme. "Blue Money Review". The Spinning Image. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
2. "Tim Curry, a career retrospective". Den of the Geeks. 3 February 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
3. "Star of 'Spamalot,' Actor Tim Curry". NPR. 3 June 2005. Retrieved 4 December 2020.

External links

• Blue Money at IMDb