Downtime
“Next time, take the stairs”
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Ex-police psychologist Rob has plenty of problems of his own. Having retired through ill health, he is quite aware that he is not the best person to talk down suicidal single mother Chrissy when she threatens to throw herself off a Newcastle tower block. Rob is, however, the only person available, so he sets about helping Chrissy to overcome her fears, unexpectedly confronting several of his personal demons along the way.
Cast
Paul McGann
as Rob
Susan Lynch
as Chrissy
Tom Georgeson
as Jimmy
David Roper
as Mike
Denise Bryson
as Jan
Adam Johnston
as Jake
David Horsefield
as Kevin
Stephen Graham
as Jacko
Birdy Sweeney
as Pat
Paul Johnson
as Marcus
Neil Armstrong
as Jones
Hywel Berry
as Paul
David Case
as Sam
Craig Conway
as Hammy
Daniel James Lake
as Johnny
Phil Martin
as Bobby
Dale Meeks
as Sammy
Carol Noakes
as Jane
Martin Reeve
as John Clivedale
Bill Speed
as Paramedic
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About Downtime
“Next time, take the stairs”
Ex-police psychologist Rob has plenty of problems of his own. Having retired through ill health, he is quite aware that he is not the best person to talk down suicidal single mother Chrissy when she threatens to throw herself off a Newcastle tower block. Rob is, however, the only person available, so he sets about helping Chrissy to overcome her fears, unexpectedly confronting several of his personal demons along the way. Running 90 minutes.
Downtime Cast and Characters
The cast features Paul McGann (as Rob), Susan Lynch (as Chrissy), Tom Georgeson (as Jimmy), David Roper (as Mike), and Denise Bryson (as Jan). Their performances are a major reason Downtime has built such a passionate audience.
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Downtime flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Downtime?
Downtime runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).
Is Downtime good? What's the rating?
Downtime holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Downtime?
The main cast includes Paul McGann, Susan Lynch, Tom Georgeson, and David Roper, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Downtime available in English?
Yes — Downtime was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Downtime released?
Downtime was released in 1997.
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What is Downtime about?
Downtime is a Thriller English-language film. Ex-police psychologist Rob has plenty of problems of his own. Having retired through ill health, he is quite aware that he is not the best person to talk down suicidal single mother Chrissy when she threatens to throw herself off a Newcastle tower block. Rob is, however, the only person available, so he sets about helping Chrissy to overcome her fears, unexpectedly confronting several of his personal demons along the way.
When was Downtime released?
Downtime was released on October 21, 1997. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. The film was produced by Pilgrim Films.
Who stars in Downtime?
Downtime stars Paul McGann, Susan Lynch, Tom Georgeson and David Roper. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Downtime available in HD?
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