The Fruit Machine
1988 · 1h 43m · Drama · United Kingdom · Rated 16 (DE)
Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
Directed by
Philip SavilleWritten by
Frank Clarke6.0Smart score
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brighton, englanddolphinfriendshipgay friendlgbt teenliverpool, englandmale prostitutionmurdernightclubrunaway
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