The Nightwatch (1989)
Dark and brooding thriller. A group of mercenaries are assembled in Amsterdam by a British intelligence officer. Believing they are awaiting the details of a new mission, they decide to spend their free time in the sleazy bars and brothels. Over the course of the weekend it gradually becomes clear that all is not what it seems. Unknown to them their paths have all crossed before, and the deceit and violence of the past is about to become their own downfall.
Director: Danny Boyle
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 19, 1989
Cast
- Leslie Grantham - David Smallman
- Michael Feast - Philip Howard
- Tony Doyle - John Healey
- James Cosmo - James Smithson
- Don Fellows - Paul Arland
- Joop Doderer - Van Heligan
- Sean Chapman - Frank Smallman
- Fintan McKeown - Ranger O'Byrne
- Fran Brennan - Ranger Joe
- Noel Magee - Lt. Ranger
Production: BBC Northern Ireland
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
amsterdam, netherlands, mercenary, british intelligence
More Films by Director: Danny Boyle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nightwatch about?
- Dark and brooding thriller. A group of mercenaries are assembled in Amsterdam by a British intelligence officer. Believing they are awaiting the details of a new mission, they decide to spend their free time in the sleazy bars and brothels. Over the course of the weekend it gradually becomes clear that all is not what it seems. Unknown to them their paths have all crossed before, and the deceit and violence of the past is about to become their own downfall.
- Who directed The Nightwatch?
- The Nightwatch was directed by Danny Boyle.
- Who stars in The Nightwatch?
- The Nightwatch stars Leslie Grantham, Michael Feast, Tony Doyle, James Cosmo, Don Fellows, Joop Doderer.
- How long is The Nightwatch?
- The Nightwatch has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Nightwatch?
- The Nightwatch is a Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Nightwatch produced?
- The Nightwatch was produced in United Kingdom.