Hot Money
| Hot Money | |
|---|---|
_in_ITV's_Hot_Money_(2001).jpg) Caroline Quentin (left) in ITV's Hot Money (2001). | |
| Written by |
Neil McKay John Mister Terry Winsor |
| Starring |
Caroline Quentin Georgia Mackenzie Melanie Hill Gerard Horan Cliff Parisi Shaun Curry Jay Simpson Kate Williams Christine Ellerbeck Dickon Tolson Joan Hodges Josie Kidd Terry Bird Michael Brogan |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Jeremy Phillips |
| Running time | 90 Minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release |
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Hot Money is an ITV film first shown in December 2001.
Inspired by the Loughton incinerator thefts, Caroline Quentin stars as a cleaner at the Bank of England who hatches a plot "for impoverished workers to pinch cash" before it's incinerated.[1]
Plot
The drama tells the story of three workers at the Bank of England incinerating plant in Essex. The trio, led by Bridget (Caroline Quentin), hatch a plan to steal thousands of pounds by stashing the notes in their underwear.[2][3]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Caroline Quentin | Bridget Watmore |
| Georgia Mackenzie | Jackie Haggar |
| Melanie Hill | Liz Hoodless |
| Gerard Horan | Don Watmore |
| Cliff Parisi | Bob Hoodless |
| Shaun Curry | Mr. Glover |
| Jay Simpson | Barry Weller |
| Kate Williams | Molly Stern |
| Christine Ellerbeck | Mrs. Riddell |
| Dickon Tolson | Sean |
| Joan Hodges | Irene Haggar |
| Michael Brogan | Detective Jim Fenwick |
Production
The show was revealed in an announcement by ITV in January 2001 of two future projects - In Blood Strangers and Hot Money - starring Caroline Quentin who Nick Elliott, ITV controller of drama, described as being "...very good at playing very ordinary women."[4] Filming began in February 2001.[4]
Reception
The show received a 44% audience share between 9pm and 11pm, according to unofficial overnight figures; it was screened against a Panorama investigative special programme on BBC1.[5] Reception by newspaper critics ranged from "inadequate script" (Daily Mail; Daily Telegraph) to "thrilling comedy caper" (Mirror).[6]
Remake
In 2008, the film was remade in the United States under the name Mad Money, starring Diane Keaton as Bridget, Katie Holmes as Jackie, Queen Latifah as Liz (renamed Nina for the US audiences) and Ted Danson as Don. Lindsay Lohan was initially cast to play Jackie, but was replaced due to a lack of completion bond.[7]
References
- ↑ "First night: Hot Money". The Guardian (London). 2001-12-13.
- ↑ "Stealing from the Bank of England". New Strait Times (Google Books). 2002-10-20. p. 19. Retrieved 2010-06-29.
- ↑ Paterson, Peter (2001-12-13). "Anyone for tenners?". The Daily Mail. The Free Library. Retrieved 2010-06-29.
- 1 2 Hodgson, Jessica (2001-01-11). "More ITV drama for Quentin". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 2010-06-29.
- ↑ Deans, Jason (2001-12-13). "Hot Money makes off with millions". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 2010-06-29.
- ↑ "Hot Money". The Guardian (London). 2001-12-13. Retrieved 2010-06-29.
- ↑
External links
- Hot Money at the Internet Movie Database
- "Hot Money - ITV TV Classics". Itv.com. 2007-05-03. Retrieved 2010-06-29.