Cast
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Liam Cunningham
as DCI Billy O'Connell
Rachel Davies
as DCI Marsha Beagley
Nick Reding
as DS Keanan
Saira Todd
as Katline Voikevich
Keith Barron
as Eddie Longshaw
Ken Bones
as Commander Johnson
Ken Bradshaw
as DS Dewhurst
Tim Dantay
as DI Brian Sagar
Stephen Hackett
as DS Steven Springfield
Esther Hall
as Julie Ostrovsky
Velibor Topic
as Mikki Ostrovsky
Andrew Knott
as Scully
Jane Slavin
as DC Fiona Muir
David Prosho
as Dr Fortnum
Maureen Hibbert
as DI Christine Baker
Crew
Director
- David Richards
Writer
- Paul Abbott
Producer
- Joanna Gueritz
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Police 2020 explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director David Richards brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1997, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Police 2020 took approximately 6 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 95 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 115 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
- The screenplay went through 11 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1997, when this film was released:
- Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: June 22, 1997
- Runtime: 1h 35m