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Rat in the Skull: Directed by Glyn Edwards, Max Stafford-Clark. With Brian Cox, Philip Jackson, Gary Oldman, Colum Convey.
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- Drama
- Glyn Edwards, Max Stafford-Clark
- 1987
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.
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
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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
Drama. Cast. Brian Cox (Detective Inspector Nelson) Philip Jackson (Detective Superintendent Harris) Gary Oldman (Police Constable Eric Naylor) Colum Convey (Roche) Mike Bradwell (Fat Policeman)...
Nicholas Palmer Producer. Colum Convey Cast. Critics reviews. 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.