- My Zinc Bed (television film)
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My Zinc Bed Directed by Anthony Page Produced by Frank Doelger
Lee Morris
Tracey ScoffieldWritten by David Hare Starring Paddy Considine
Jonathan Pryce
Uma ThurmanMusic by Simon Boswell Cinematography Brian Tufano Release date(s) August 27, 2008 Running time 69 min. Country United Kingdom Language English My Zinc Bed is a 2008 TV Drama[1] directed by Anthony Page and based on the stage play of the same name[2] by David Hare. It was commissioned by the BBC and produced in association with HBO Films.
The one-off drama follows Alcoholics Anonymous member Paul Peplow (Paddy Considine) who is sent to interview wealthy businessman Victor Quinn (Jonathan Pryce). Victor's obsession with addiction soon makes sense when Paul meets Victor's beautiful wife Elsa (Uma Thurman) – who reveals that she herself is a recovering alcoholic.
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Locations
The film is shot in many locations across London, including the now-standard "crossing the Thames" introductory shot backdropped by St. Paul's Cathedral and the 30 St Mary Axe Swiss Re office building (commonly referred to as "The Gherkin"). The Quinn's new residence is shown to be in the locale of the real Regent's Park.
Reception
The drama was well-received by some critics,[3][4] mostly overcoming the distraction of its high-powered cast.[5][6] It was both commended and criticized[7][8] for its retention of its stage-play roots.
The drama was seen by around 1 million viewers, considered poor ratings, especially given Thurman's involvement.[9][10]
References
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/08_august/22/zinc.shtml Retrieved 2008-08-27
- ^ http://www.complete-review.com/reviews/hared/zincbed.htm Retrieved 2008-08-28
- ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/film-and-tv/tv-radio-reviews/last-nights-tv-my-zinc-bed-bbc2br-who-do-you-think-you-are-bbc1-910570.html Retrieved 2008-09-01
- ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2008/aug/31/television.television?gusrc=rss&feed=media Retrieved 2008-09-02
- ^ http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article4621166.ece Retrieved 2008-09-02
- ^ http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/lastnighttv/display.var.2434470.0.A_bed_youll_quickly_jump_out_of.php Retrieved 2008-09-02
- ^ http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/article.html?in_article_id=282402&in_page_id=9&in_a_source= Retrieved 2008-09-01
- ^ http://www.tvscoop.tv/2008/08/tv_review_my_zi.html Retrieved 2008-09-02
- ^ http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/2008/08/viewers_dont_want_to_lie_in_bbc2s_zinc_bed.html Retrieved 2008-09-02
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a127640/poor-showing-for-thurmans-zinc-bed.html Retrieved 2008-09-02
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