Summaries

A charming conman's gambling addiction and reckless behavior threaten his life. Seduced by his secretary and pressured by a corrupt boss, he must regain control before losing everything.

In this compelling story of a daring conman, Leo Hopkins (Hugh Laurie) prospers from the greed of others - but his undeniable charm and willingness to take risks plunge him into a mess of troubles and worry. Addicted to gambling, seduced by his secretary and threatened by his corrupt boss, his life spirals downward and Leo must find a way to straighten himself out before he loses everything.—cmwinn1227

Details

Keywords
  • con man
  • adulterous father
  • fraud squad
  • lusty vicar
  • affair with secretary
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Dec 2, 1993
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations London, England, UK
Production companies Carnival Film & Television London Weekend Television (LWT)

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Tech specs

Runtime 3h
Color Color
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