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Breakout (1997) - Movie Browser

Two scientists, one mysterious death, zero chill — British TV thriller at its most politely unhinged.

cozy paranoialab coat noirsmall-town dread

Overview

Drama TV Movie Thriller

A pair of scientists investigate a mysterious death.

Content warning

scientific ethicsinstitutional complicitytruth vs. career survival

Standout Aspects

Acting

Samantha Bond carries simmering intelligence with zero theatrics.

Direction

Moira Armstrong builds dread through mundane institutional spaces.

Best for:Streaming·Solo

Director

Moira Armstrong

ReleasedApr 22, 1997

Runtime1h 30m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonedark

Feelmedium

Top Cast

Neil Dudgeon

Dr. Neil McFarlane

Samantha Bond

Dr. Lisa Temple

Dermot Crowley

Dr. Bill Galton

Jasper Britton

Lenny Johnson

Janet Dale

Gwenda Irwing

Peter Jeffrey

Prof. Bannerman

William Chubb

Det. Insp. Matthews

Carolyn Pickles

Diane Cresswell

Garry Cooper

Andy Cresswell

Joe Swash

Jason Cresswell

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