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Made by ITV in 1987, this is a deeply corrosive recreation of Ron Hutchinson's play for the Royal Court. Essentially told in flashback, the play opens with Convey's Roche being physically assaulted by visiting RUC man Nelson, played by Brian Cox.
- Max Stafford-Clark, Glyn Edwards
Aug 1, 2023 · Dive deep into Rog Phillips' masterpiece 'Rat in the Skull'—a riveting tale from the 1950s that blurs the lines between human consciousness and technology. This detailed analysis sheds light on the intricacies of the narrative and its profound implications in the broader realm of speculative fiction.
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.
- Max Stafford-Clark, Glyn Edwards
Film Movie Reviews Rat in the Skull — 1987. Rat in the Skull. 1987. Drama. Cast. Brian Cox (Detective Inspector Nelson) ...
May 22, 1985 · Ron Hutchinson is such a writer, and his ''Rat in the Skull,'' the latest import at the Public, is a raw descent into the morass of Northern Ireland. An authentic and savage political play, it...
Rat In The Skull + Q&A. User reviews Read user reviews. Today's best video The week in TV. Telly addict Andrew Collins casts his critical eye over New Worlds (above), Klondike, The Trip to Italy, ...
Rat in the Skull: Directed by Glyn Edwards, Max Stafford-Clark. With Brian Cox, Philip Jackson, Gary Oldman, Colum Convey.
