Video Stars (1983)
A new underground TV-Channel is set up. This comedy drama about the rise and fall of a cable TV channel. Vunderful Video chain owner Bob Surge gets the franchise for one of the new public access TV channels and wants it to rekindle his spirit of rebellion. He hires employee Max Loom to run the station and Max creates something wild, including presenter Teddy Whazz. It's the wild west and edgy and exciting, but dark clouds are looming for Max and the gang when they draw the attention of right wing censorship group Cable Concern.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: December 6, 1983
Cast
- Benedict Taylor - Max Loom
- Nicholas Ball - Bob
- Danny Webb - Walter Fall
- Caroline Quentin - Fritzie Lang
- Tim Curry - Tommy Whazz
- Tim Potter - Eric Dancer
- Patrick Malahide - Steve Rideaux
Screenplay
Music: Andy Mackay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Colin Bucksey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Video Stars about?
- A new underground TV-Channel is set up. This comedy drama about the rise and fall of a cable TV channel. Vunderful Video chain owner Bob Surge gets the franchise for one of the new public access TV channels and wants it to rekindle his spirit of rebellion. He hires employee Max Loom to run the station and Max creates something wild, including presenter Teddy Whazz. It's the wild west and edgy and exciting, but dark clouds are looming for Max and the gang when they draw the attention of right wing censorship group Cable Concern.
- Who directed Video Stars?
- Video Stars was directed by Colin Bucksey.
- Who stars in Video Stars?
- Video Stars stars Benedict Taylor, Nicholas Ball, Danny Webb, Caroline Quentin, Tim Curry, Tim Potter.
- How long is Video Stars?
- Video Stars has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Video Stars?
- Video Stars is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Video Stars produced?
- Video Stars was produced in United Kingdom.