

The Writing on the Wall
1983-06-15 · 108 min · ★ 10.0
A youth workshop in Derry is mounting various projects, including a dramatized enquiry into the death of a soldier. But when a squaddie is shot on the doorstep, then real life intrudes in the shape of the police and security forces.
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- Armand Gatti
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- Belgium
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- Released
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Mary RyanAoife
Des McAleerMajor BondTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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