Rat in the Skull (1987)

Movie 84 min

Drama TV Movie

In a cell in a London police station, a suspected I.R.A. bomber, Roche, has been detained for questioning. To help them in the interrogation, the London coppers have summoned Nelson, a detective from Northern Ireland's predominantly Protestant police force, the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Ron Hutchinson Writer Max Stafford-Clark Director Glyn Edwards Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1987
Runtime
84 min
IMDb
tt12885602
Language

Cast

Brian Cox Brian Cox Detective Inspector Nelson Philip Jackson Philip Jackson Detective Superintendent Derek Harris Gary Oldman Gary Oldman Police Constable Eric Naylor Colum Convey Colum Convey Roche Mike Bradwell Fat Policeman Mossie Smith Mossie Smith WPC Jerome Flynn Jerome Flynn IRA Man John Keegan IRA Man Pauline Melville Pauline Melville IRA Woman Jonathan Phillips IRA Man

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rat in the Skull about?
In a cell in a London police station, a suspected I.R.A. bomber, Roche, has been detained for questioning. To help them in the interrogation, the London coppers have summoned Nelson, a detective from Northern Ireland's predominantly Protestant police force, the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
Who directed Rat in the Skull?
Rat in the Skull was directed by Max Stafford-Clark, Glyn Edwards.
Who stars in Rat in the Skull?
Rat in the Skull stars Brian Cox, Philip Jackson, Gary Oldman, Colum Convey.
When was Rat in the Skull released?
Rat in the Skull is a 1987 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Rat in the Skull?
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