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Yellowthread Street (1990)

TV Series ★ 7.5 52 min

Yellowthread Street is a 1990 ITV police procedural developed by Ranald Graham. Adapted from the novels by William Leonard Marshall, the thirteen episode series revolves around the Triad-busting cases of a group of Royal Hong Kong Police Force detectives, based in the colony’s Yellowthread precinct. Despite being a critical and ratings hit, Yellowthread Street never caught on, perhaps the result of the exotic setting and expensive production (it was shot on 35mm). It also seemed caught between two eras: conceived in the 1980s and produced at the turn of that decade, its philosophy and look seemed a little dated compared to other modern shows of the genre (i.e. The Bill).

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Released
January 13, 1990
Runtime
52 min
IMDb
tt0098954
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Studio
Yorkshire Television

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Frequently asked questions

What is Yellowthread Street about?
Yellowthread Street is a 1990 ITV police procedural developed by Ranald Graham. Adapted from the novels by William Leonard Marshall, the thirteen episode series revolves around the Triad-busting cases of a group of Royal Hong Kong Police Force detectives, based in the colony’s Yellowthread precinct. Despite being a critical and ratings hit, Yellowthread Street never caught on, perhaps the result of the exotic setting and expensive production (it was shot on 35mm). It also seemed caught between two eras: conceived in the 1980s and produced at the turn of that decade, its philosophy and look seemed a little dated compared to other modern shows of the genre (i.e. The Bill).
Who created Yellowthread Street?
Yellowthread Street was created by Ranald Graham.
Who stars in Yellowthread Street?
Yellowthread Street stars Ray Lonnen.
When was Yellowthread Street released?
Yellowthread Street is a 1990 mystery, crime, drama series.
Where can I watch Yellowthread Street?
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