
Catchpenny Twist
1977-12-05 · 75 min · Not rated
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
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- BBC
- Countries
- Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Released
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Gerard MurphyRoy Fletcher
Frances TomeltyMonagh
Maggie ShevlinMarie Kyle
Des KeoghComedian
Donald SumpterSpalding
Emily BoltonLady MC
Derek LordIan PlayfairTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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