

Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future
1985-04-04 · 57 min · ★ 6.5
While trying to expose corruption and greed, television reporter Edison Carter discovers that his employer, Network 23, has created a new form of subliminal advertising (termed "blip-verts") that can be fatal to certain viewers.
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- Directors
- Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
- Production companies
- Chrysalis Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Matt FrewerEdison Carter / Max Headroom
Amanda PaysTheora Jones
William Morgan SheppardBlank Reg
Nickolas GraceGrossman
Hilary TindallDominique
Paul SpurrierBryce Lynch
Hilton McRaeBreugal
Roger SlomanMurray
Anthony DuttonGorrister
Constantine GregoryBen Cheviot
Gary HopeAshwell
Val McLaneEyewitness
Michael CuleExploding ManTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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