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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Joe Comerford
- Producer : Joe Comerford
- Writer : David Chapman
- Editor : Dáibhí Doran
- Cast : Mark Quinn,Marian O'Loughlin,Gerard McSorley,Liam Sweeney,Frank McDonald,Patricia McMenamin,Jimmy Brennan
Cast
Addict
Mary
Gerry
Joshua
Nurse
Mother
Narrator (voice)
Facts
Original TitleWithdrawal
Status Released
Release Information
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1973-12-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 26m
Production CompaniesRTÉ
Genres
- Drama