The Writing on the Wall (1996)
When a bomb explodes in a British RAF base in Germany, MI5 terrorist specialist Bull (Bill Paterson) is called in to investigate. However, the further he begins to dig into the secrets behind the terrorism, the more he finds himself immersed in dodgy goings-on in the corridors of power of NATO itself.
Director: Peter Smith
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 196 min
Release Date: July 21, 1996
Cast
- Lena Stolze - Martina
- Bill Paterson - Bull
- Daniel von Bargen - Rockwell
- Herbert Knaup - Lopahkin
- William H. Macy - Petrocelli
- Lutz Reichert - Ruppert
- Hans Martin Stier - Malenkov
- Dennis Haysbert - Sullivan
- Garry Cooper - Fred
- David Gilliam - Branson
Screenplay
Production: BBC, Little Bird
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Writing on the Wall about?
- When a bomb explodes in a British RAF base in Germany, MI5 terrorist specialist Bull (Bill Paterson) is called in to investigate. However, the further he begins to dig into the secrets behind the terrorism, the more he finds himself immersed in dodgy goings-on in the corridors of power of NATO itself.
- Who directed The Writing on the Wall?
- The Writing on the Wall was directed by Peter Smith.
- Who stars in The Writing on the Wall?
- The Writing on the Wall stars Lena Stolze, Bill Paterson, Daniel von Bargen, Herbert Knaup, William H. Macy, Lutz Reichert.
- How long is The Writing on the Wall?
- The Writing on the Wall has a runtime of 3h 16m (196 minutes).
- What genre is The Writing on the Wall?
- The Writing on the Wall is a Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Writing on the Wall produced?
- The Writing on the Wall was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.