Movie Description

Withdrawal

(1973)

Overview

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.

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Original TitleWithdrawal

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1973-12-12

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 26m

Production CompaniesRTÉ

Genres

  • Drama