Beyond Fear (1997)
March 30, 1997Release Date
Beyond Fear (1997)
March 30, 1997Release Date
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Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.
![Gina McKee](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/29238-gina-mckee.webp)
Gina McKee
Stephanie Slater
![Sylvester McCoy](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/3276-sylvester-mccoy.webp)
Sylvester McCoy
Michael Samms
![Kitty McGeever](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Kitty McGeever
Jo Fennimore
![Bob Mason](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Bob Mason
Det Supt Clarke
![Judith Anthony](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Judith Anthony
Betty Slater
![James Grant](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
James Grant
Warren Slater
![Sally Rogers](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/334167-sally-rogers.webp)
Sally Rogers
DS Anne Woolley
![Davyd Harries](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/170379-davyd-harries.webp)
Davyd Harries
Det Supt Morris
![Iain Rogerson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Iain Rogerson
DS Steve McBride
![Phil Croft](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Phil Croft
Derek Smith
![Di Sherlock](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Di Sherlock
Mrs Green
![Rose Keegan](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/34839-rose-keegan.webp)
Rose Keegan
Forensic Scientist
![Paul Kember](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Paul Kember
Prosecution QC
![Edward Arthur](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Edward Arthur
Defence QC
![Michael Healy](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Michael Healy
Judge
![Eleanor Martin](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Eleanor Martin
Estate Agent
![Terence Beesley](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/15779-terence-beesley.webp)
Terence Beesley
Police Interviewer
![Bruce Alexander](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/236789-bruce-alexander.webp)
Bruce Alexander
Police Interviewer
![Roger Ennals](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Roger Ennals
PC Simpson
![Anthony Green](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/6289-anthony-green.webp)
Anthony Green
PC
![Mike Eastman](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Mike Eastman
Detective
![Debbie McWilliams](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1109684-debbie-mcwilliams.webp)
Debbie McWilliams
CastingDirector
![Roderick Smith](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Roderick Smith
Detective
![Rupert Procter](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/48484-rupert-procter.webp)
Rupert Procter
Journalist
![John Lanasis](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
John Lanasis
Brummie Journalist
![Simon Nichols](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Simon Nichols
TV Reporter
![Trevor Nichols](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Trevor Nichols
Newscaster
![Diane Adderley](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Diane Adderley
Doctor
![Lindy Whiteford](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/607455-lindy-whiteford.webp)
Lindy Whiteford
Psychological Profiler
![Simon Lowe](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/62973-simon-lowe.webp)
Simon Lowe
Youth
![Tunde Oba](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Tunde Oba
Youth
![Martin Nee](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Martin Nee
Police Spotter
![Nina Kellgren](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Nina Kellgren
Director of Photography
![Robert Lockhart](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Robert Lockhart
Music
![Jenny Wilkes](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jenny Wilkes
Director
![Pat Lancaster](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Pat Lancaster
Book
![Stephanie Slater](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Stephanie Slater
Book
![Stephen Frears](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/5663-stephen-frears.webp)
Stephen Frears
Executive Producer
![Budge Tremlett](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Budge Tremlett
Editor
![Don Shaw](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Don Shaw
Writer
Details.
Release DateMarch 30, 1997
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 30m
Last updated:
Wiki.
Beyond Fear is a British television crime dramatisation, first broadcast on 30 March 1997, the opening night of Channel 5, that details the kidnap of estate agent Stephanie Slater by convicted murderer Michael Sams. The drama was adapted from Slater's acclaimed book of the same name by screenwriter Don Shaw, with Jenny Wilkes assigned to direct. Beyond Fear starred Gina McKee as Slater and Sylvester McCoy as Sams, with Judith Anthony, Kitty McGeever, Sally Rogers and Iain Rogerson also appearing in key roles.
Gerard Gilbert of The Independent gave praise to Beyond Fear, writing: "The undoubted jewel in Channel 5's rather wobbly opening-night crown. This is a fine, unsalacious reconstruction of Slater's brave cat-and-mouse encounter with her captor, and Gina McKee gives a convincing portrayal of a normal young woman in an intolerable situation. Former Doctor Who alumni Sylvester McCoy is gruffly menacing as Sams." 1.7 million viewers tuned it for the drama's debut broadcast. Notably, Beyond Fear has never been released on VHS or DVD, although has previously been repeated on True Entertainment as part of their Best of British season.