Messiah (2001) (TV)

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Director:

Diarmuid Lawrence

Writers:

Lizzie Mickery (screenplay)
Boris Starling (novel)

Release Date:

26 May 2001 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | Crime | Thriller

Plot Keywords:

Press Conference | Brother Brother Relationship | Forensic Pathology | Heimlich Maneuver | Deafness

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Kieran O'Brien	...	Eric Metcalfe
Juliet Diamond	...	Charlotte
Ken Stott	...	D.C.I. Redfern 'Red' Metcalfe
Tony Lucken	...	Philip Blake
Frances Grey	...	D.S. Kate Beauchamp
Serena Gordon	...	Alison Reeves
Jamie Draven	...	D.S. Jez Clifton
Howard Crossley	...	D.C. Freeman
Raymond Trickitt	...	D.C. Nixon
Ernie Cooke	...	Bishop James Perch
Neil Dudgeon	...	D.I. Duncan Warren
Art Malik	...	D.C.S. Emerson
Ron Berglas	...	Lubezski
Michelle Forbes	...	Susan Metcalfe
Piers Houlin	...	Artist in Gallery

Also Known As:

Messiah I: The First Killings (UK) (first part title)

Runtime:

148 min (2 parts) | Canada:152 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | British Sign Language

Color:

Black and White (one scene) | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

BBC Northern Ireland

Trivia:

'Michelle Forbes' had to learn sign language for her part and did so within six days.

Quotes:

D.C.I. Redfern 'Red' Metcalfe: He's killing the apostles. He's killing the apostles!

Movie Connections:

Followed by Messiah: The Harrowing (2005) (TV)

Classic BBC Drama

The DVD release of this superior made for TV BBC drama is a more than welcome addition to my collection. Great acting, gripping story, and wonderful direction all add up to one of the best BBC dramas in years.