As the Beast Sleeps (2002)

When the political leadership of the Ulster Defence Association bans paramilitary activity, the teams groomed for fighting face a drastic change in lifestyle.

Kyle is loyal to his wife, his best mate and his boss in the Ulster Defence Union – and they love him as a husband, a brother and a son – but, with changing times and the emerging peace process, Kyle finds himself lost in the shadows of transition, uncertainty, and betrayal. In a world turned upside down, peace and brutality walk side-by-side, while love and loyalty are sacrificed to the new order. "As the Beast Sleeps" is set in Belfast's Protestant Rathcoole housing estate and explores with an up-to-the-minute urgency, the fragmentation within an extended family of loyalists in the context of the current cease-fire.

Director: Harry Bradbeer
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Mark Garrett
Editing: Paul Endacott
Production: BBC Northern Ireland
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is As the Beast Sleeps about?
Kyle is loyal to his wife, his best mate and his boss in the Ulster Defence Union – and they love him as a husband, a brother and a son – but, with changing times and the emerging peace process, Kyle finds himself lost in the shadows of transition, uncertainty, and betrayal. In a world turned upside down, peace and brutality walk side-by-side, while love and loyalty are sacrificed to the new order. "As the Beast Sleeps" is set in Belfast's Protestant Rathcoole housing estate and explores with an up-to-the-minute urgency, the fragmentation within an extended family of loyalists in the context of the current cease-fire.
Who directed As the Beast Sleeps?
As the Beast Sleeps was directed by Harry Bradbeer.
Who stars in As the Beast Sleeps?
As the Beast Sleeps stars Stuart Graham, Patrick O'Kane, Laine Megaw, Daniel McGrady, Conor Grimes, Alan McKee.
How long is As the Beast Sleeps?
As the Beast Sleeps has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is As the Beast Sleeps?
As the Beast Sleeps is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was As the Beast Sleeps produced?
As the Beast Sleeps was produced in United Kingdom.