Blue Murder (2000 film)

Blue Murder is a single British television crime drama film, written by Nick Collins, that first broadcast on ITV on 23 February 2000. The film follows Gale (Jemma Redgrave), a woman who plans to murder her husband with the help of her lover, Adam (Gary Mavers), who is also a police officer. The film was directed by Paul Unwin and drew 7.32 million viewers on its original broadcast.[1]

Blue Murder
GenreCrime drama
Written byNick Collins
Directed byPaul Unwin
StarringGary Mavers
Jemma Redgrave
Tim Woodward
Sheila Ballantine
Julie Bramall
Flaminia Cinque
Claire Cox
Emma Cunniffe
ComposerColin Towns
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Production
Executive producerSharon Bloom
ProducerChristopher Hall
EditorChris Blunden
Running time100 minutes
Production companyCarlton Television
DistributorITV Studios
Release
Original networkITV, STV, UTV
Picture format16:9
Audio formatStereo
Original release23 February 2000 (2000-02-23)

Actress Jemma Redgrave said of the role; "Gale is completely cold-hearted and calculating, which was an irresistible challenge after playing someone was intensely warm as Eleanor in Bramwell. I really liked the contrast, plus the fact that Gale was so open to interpretation. She's a real chameleon. Just as you think you’re working her out, she changes again."[2] The film was released on VHS on 22 May 2000. This remains the only home video release to date.[3]

Plot

Gale (Jemma Redgrave) is trapped in a loveless marriage to a powerful and wealthy Ben (Tim Woodward). Tired of living under the thumb, she conspires with her lover Adam (Gary Mavers), with whom she has been having an affair, to plot the perfect murder. There is only one problem: Adam is a police officer. As he tries to talk Gale out of the ludicrous plan, he finds himself being drawn into her world of murder and betrayal. Convinced that Ben is a bully and a cheat, Adam and Gale work together to plot the murder. The deed is carried out, and to his relief, Adam's team are called to investigate. Adam is delighted when it appears that the team are nowhere close to identifying the killer – until his colleague Vanessa (Emma Cunniffe) makes a major breakthrough and finds a major discrepancy in Gale's version of events. And with a potential new witness coming forward, Gale's number appears to be up. But, as her fate appears to be sealed, Adam discovers she could possibly be involved in another murder.

Cast

References
  1. "Weekly top 30 programmes". Barb.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  2. "Gale Warning; BLUE MURDER – Jemma Redgrave News". Jemma-redgrave.net. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. "Blue Murder". Retrieved 6 January 2018.
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