Double Bill
"The Compartment and Playmates by Johnny Speight"
Originally released in 1969. Double Bill is a drama/tv movie film. directed by John McGrath. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marty Feldman, Joby Blanshard, and Eileen Atkins
Synopsis
In the first part, The Compartment, an insane man boards a quiet railway coach and starts to annoy a patient man trying to read a paper with incessant small talk in an increasingly menacing manner until he finally pulls out a gun and screaming class hatred bile, humiliates the man until his stop is reached. In part two, Playmates, he breaks into a lonely house and proceeds to terrorise a spinster woman who lives there.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Double Bill about?
In the first part, The Compartment, an insane man boards a quiet railway coach and starts to annoy a patient man trying to read a paper with incessant small talk in an increasingly menacing manner ...
Who directed Double Bill?
Double Bill was directed by John McGrath.
How long is Double Bill?
Double Bill has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Double Bill released?
Double Bill was released on September 26, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Double Bill?
The main cast of Double Bill includes Marty Feldman, Joby Blanshard, Eileen Atkins, Donald Gee, Diane Aubrey.