

Chancer
1990-03-06 · 50 min / episode · ★ 6.3
In 1980s London, business adviser and conman Stephen Crane uses all means necessary to help his friends out of financial ruins while dealing with his unresolved past.
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- Creators
- Guy Andrews
- Production companies
- Central Independent Television, ITV Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Clive OwenDerek Love / Stephen Crane
Simon ShepherdPiers Garfield-Ward
Leslie PhillipsJames 'Jimmy' Blake
Peter VaughanThomas FranklynTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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