Withdrawal (movie)

Withdrawal (movie)

  • Production country: IE
  • Producer: Joe Comerford
  • Production companies: RTÉ
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 12/12/1973
  • Run time: 26 min.

Movie description

Based on the writings of David Chapman and Jimmy Brennan, Withdrawal is about Jimmy, a heroin user in a Dublin psychiatric hospital. His thoughts and observations dominate, his subjective voice-over speculating on the lives of his companions. Jimmy leaves the hospital, returning to the city to reconcile with his loved ones, but his withdrawal leads ultimately to a dead end.

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Mark Quinn

Mark Quinn

Role(s): Addict

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Marian O'Loughlin

Marian O'Loughlin

Role(s): Mary

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Gerard McSorley

Gerard McSorley

Role(s): Gerry

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Liam Sweeney

Liam Sweeney

Role(s): Joshua

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Frank McDonald

Frank McDonald

Role(s): Nurse

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