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The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man

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Overview

The Vanishing Man is a 1998 British television programme created by Anthony Horowitz for ITV, and starring Neil Morrissey as Nick Cameron, wrongly imprisoned for smuggling plutonium, who used it for medical research – it turns him invisible when in contact with water. Having escaped from prison, his powers are then utilised by a government agency. The six-episode series is a sequel to the 1997 TV movie of the same name.

Produced by Linda Agran
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Neil Morrissey

Neil Morrissey

Nick Cameron

Lucy Akhurst

Lucy Akhurst

Alice Grant

Themes & Keywords

wrongful imprisonmentinvisible man

About The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man is a sci-fi & fantasy, mystery, comedy series that first aired in 1997 exploring themes of wrongful imprisonment, invisible man. it stars Neil Morrissey, Lucy Akhurst. The Vanishing Man is a 1998 British television programme created by Anthony Horowitz for ITV, and starring Neil Morrissey as Nick Cameron, wrongly imprisoned for smuggling plutonium, who used it for medical research – it turns him invisible when in contact with water. Having escaped from prison, his powers are then utilised by a government agency. The six-episode series is a sequel to the 1997 TV movie of the same name.

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