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The Writing on the Wall
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The Writing on the Wall

1983-06-15 · 108 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

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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Directors
Armand Gatti
Production companies
RTBF
Countries
Belgium
Status
Released

Top Cast

John DeehanJohn Paul
Brendan DeeneySean le boxeur
Paddy DohertySeamus Doherty
Nigel HagganMatt
John KeeganEamon
Neil McCaulNeil
Noel McCloskeyNoel
Mary McMenaminSandra
Raymond McMonagleCha
Mickey MooneyJoe
Mary MurphySheila McGuinness
Arthe NelsonMaeve
Noel O'BrienNoodles
Mary RyanMary RyanAoife
John ShielsKenneth
Thomas StrawbridgeKnicknitt
Noel TierneyHugh
Joseph B. LongMac Gregor
Des McAleerDes McAleerMajor Bond

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