The Writing on the Wall (1983)
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.
Director: Armand Gatti
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John Deehan as John Paul |
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Brendan Deeney as Sean le boxeur |
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Paddy Doherty as Seamus Doherty |
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Nigel Haggan as Matt |
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John Keegan as Eamon |
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Neil McCaul as Neil |
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Noel McCloskey as Noel |
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Mary McMenamin as Sandra |
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Raymond McMonagle as Cha |
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Mickey Mooney as Joe |
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Mary Murphy as Sheila McGuinness |
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Arthe Nelson as Maeve |
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Noel O'Brien as Noodles |
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Mary Ryan as Aoife |
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John Shiels as Kenneth |
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Thomas Strawbridge as Knicknitt |
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Noel Tierney as Hugh |
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Joseph B. Long as Mac Gregor |
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Des McAleer as Major Bond |
| Production | Luc Dardenne | Producer |
| Writing | Armand Gatti | Writer |
| Production | Jean-Pierre Dardenne | Producer |
| Directing | Armand Gatti | Director |