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Catchpenny Twist

1977-12-05 · 75 min · Not rated

Comedy · TV Movie · Drama · Music

Roy and Martyn want to write the next Irish winner for the Eurovision Song Contest. So who thinks they are working for British Army Intelligence? And why has someone sent them two bullets through the post?

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Directors
Robert Knights
Production companies
BBC
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sam DaleMartyn Semple
Gerard MurphyGerard MurphyRoy Fletcher
Frances TomeltyFrances TomeltyMonagh
Maggie ShevlinMaggie ShevlinMarie Kyle
Pat LeavyMrs. Barker
Des KeoghDes KeoghComedian
Donald SumpterDonald SumpterSpalding
Michael DuffyPromoter
Maureen ThorntonMeryl Shanks
Peter KellyWilli Zero
Emily BoltonEmily BoltonLady MC
Myles ScottFloor manager
Paul ClarkDJ
Derek LordDerek LordIan Playfair

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