Withdrawal (1973)
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.
Director: Joe Comerford
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: December 12, 1973
Cast
- Mark Quinn - Addict
- Marian O'Loughlin - Mary
- Gerard McSorley - Gerry
- Liam Sweeney - Joshua
- Frank McDonald - Nurse
- Patricia McMenamin - Mother
- Jimmy Brennan - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Jimmy Brennan (Screenplay)
- David Chapman
Music: Roger Doyle
Editing: Dáibhí Doran
Production: RTÉ
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joe Comerford
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Withdrawal about?
- 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.
- Who directed Withdrawal?
- Withdrawal was directed by Joe Comerford.
- Who stars in Withdrawal?
- Withdrawal stars Mark Quinn, Marian O'Loughlin, Gerard McSorley, Liam Sweeney, Frank McDonald, Patricia McMenamin.
- How long is Withdrawal?
- Withdrawal has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Withdrawal?
- Withdrawal is a Drama film.