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Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future
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Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future

1985-04-04 · 57 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Science Fiction · TV Movie

While trying to expose corruption and greed, television reporter Edison Carter discovers that his employer, Network 23, has created a new form of subliminal advertising (termed "blip-verts") that can be fatal to certain viewers.

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Directors
Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
Production companies
Chrysalis Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matt FrewerMatt FrewerEdison Carter / Max Headroom
Amanda PaysAmanda PaysTheora Jones
William Morgan SheppardWilliam Morgan SheppardBlank Reg
Nickolas GraceNickolas GraceGrossman
Hilary TindallHilary TindallDominique
Paul SpurrierPaul SpurrierBryce Lynch
Hilton McRaeHilton McRaeBreugal
George RossiMahler
Roger SlomanRoger SlomanMurray
Anthony DuttonAnthony DuttonGorrister
Constantine GregoryConstantine GregoryBen Cheviot
Lloyd McGuireEdwards
Elizabeth RichardsonMs. Formby
Gary HopeGary HopeAshwell
Joane HallBody Bank Receptionist
Howard SamuelsENG Reporter
Roger TebbHelipad Reporter
Val McLaneVal McLaneEyewitness
Michael CuleMichael CuleExploding Man

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