The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
Ulster 1959. A young journalist visiting his quiet hometown is awakened by a scream in the night. He catches sight of a youth being beaten up and dragged away. When he investigates, witnesses seem to melt away, and life-long friends reveal a sinister indifference. Or is it fear?
Ratings
TMDB7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Derek MahonWriter
- Christopher MenaulWriter
- Christopher MenaulDirector
Cast
- Adrian DunbarPeter Douglas
- Michael DuffyMr. Douglas
- Doreen KeoghMrs. Douglas
- Breffni McKennaMichael Ferguson
- Carol MooreSiobhan
- Rio FanningDermot Concannon
- John KeeganGeorge Harbinson
- Michael GormleyCarney
- Peter QuigleyJoe Doom
- Oliver MaguirePriest
- Denys HawthorneRUC District Inspector
- Stella McCuskerMrs. Ferguson