Rat in the Skull (1987)
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.
Director: Max Stafford-Clark, Glyn Edwards
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Cast
- Brian Cox - Detective Inspector Nelson
- Philip Jackson - Detective Superintendent Derek Harris
- Gary Oldman - Police Constable Eric Naylor
- Colum Convey - Roche
- Mike Bradwell - Fat Policeman
- Mossie Smith - WPC
- Jerome Flynn - IRA Man
- John Keegan - IRA Man
- Pauline Melville - IRA Woman
- Jonathan Phillips - IRA Man
Screenplay
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Max Stafford-Clark, Glyn Edwards
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rat in the Skull about?
- 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.
- Who directed Rat in the Skull?
- Rat in the Skull was directed by Max Stafford-Clark, Glyn Edwards.
- Who stars in Rat in the Skull?
- Rat in the Skull stars Brian Cox, Philip Jackson, Gary Oldman, Colum Convey, Mike Bradwell, Mossie Smith.
- How long is Rat in the Skull?
- Rat in the Skull has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Rat in the Skull?
- Rat in the Skull is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Rat in the Skull produced?
- Rat in the Skull was produced in United Kingdom.