The Glitterball (1977) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Max
(played by Ben Buckton) — protagonist
Filthy
(played by Ron Pember) — protagonist
Pete
(played by Keith Jayne) — supporting
Mrs. Fielding
(played by Marjorie Yates) — supporting
Mr. Fielding
(played by Barry Jackson) — supporting
Radar Operator
(played by Leslie Schofield) — supporting
Supermarket Manager
(played by Frank Mills) — minor
Supermarket Cashier
(played by Linda Robson) — minor
Ice Cream Man
(played by Derek Deadman) — minor
Story Analysis
A structural breakdown of the film's creation, archival recovery, and literary adaptation based on available reference material.
Plot Progression
Production Origins
— The film was commissioned and produced by Mark Forstater Productions specifically for the Children's Film Foundation in 1977.
Directorial Execution
— Harley Cokeliss took the helm as director, operating under his birth name Harley Cokliss during production.
Archival Rediscovery
— After decades of obscurity, event staff conducted a year-long investigation to locate the film for public screening.
Literary Adaptation
— Methuen Publishing released a children's novelization in 1979, authored by the original screenwriters Howard Thompson and Harley Cokliss.
Directed by Harley Cokeliss
The Glitterball (1977) · 5.5/10 · family, science-fiction
