Dick Spanner P.I. (1987)
Compilation of a 1986 British stop-motion animated comedy series which parodied Chandleresque detective shows. The title character and protagonist was Dick Spanner, a robotic private detective who works cases in a futuristic urban setting. The show made frequent use of puns and visual gags. Produced by Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, the series was created and written by Terry Adlam, who had previously worked on effects for Anderson's Terrahawks. It was also the basis for the Anderson-created Tennents Pilsner advertising campaign using the Lou Tennent character (voiced by Vivian Stanshall).
Director: Terry Adlam
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: September 27, 1987
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Terry Adlam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dick Spanner P.I. about?
- Compilation of a 1986 British stop-motion animated comedy series which parodied Chandleresque detective shows. The title character and protagonist was Dick Spanner, a robotic private detective who works cases in a futuristic urban setting. The show made frequent use of puns and visual gags. Produced by Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, the series was created and written by Terry Adlam, who had previously worked on effects for Anderson's Terrahawks. It was also the basis for the Anderson-created Tennents Pilsner advertising campaign using the Lou Tennent character (voiced by Vivian Stanshall).
- Who directed Dick Spanner P.I.?
- Dick Spanner P.I. was directed by Terry Adlam.
- How long is Dick Spanner P.I.?
- Dick Spanner P.I. has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Dick Spanner P.I.?
- Dick Spanner P.I. is a Animation, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Dick Spanner P.I. produced?
- Dick Spanner P.I. was produced in United Kingdom.