Movie Description
Open Asylum
(1982)Overview
Open Asylum is the debut feature by Colm Villa, a powerful drama set in Northern Ireland during the early 1980s. The story centres on Tom Bradley, a young metalworker whose life is upended by the intense political turmoil of the time. The film delves into both personal and societal struggles amidst the backdrop of conflict, with a particular focus on class and sub-class dynamics—an often-overlooked theme in narratives about the Troubles.
Featured Crew
- Director : Colm Villa
- Writer : Colm Villa,Dermot Logue
- Editor : Steve Keleher
- Cast : Frankie McMenimen,Tommy McAteer,Hugh Gallagher,Alan MacKenzie,Tony McMenimen,Colm Villa,Robin Percival,Alwin Hanna,John Roddy,Connor Porter,Nina Hutton,James Rooney,Ruby Boyd,Teresa Malaugh,Brian Magee,Chris Smalls,Noel Duddy,Claire Toland,Brian Lacey,Marie Gilmore,Christina Jackson
Cast
Posters
Recommendations
Come Sunday
5.835
O.G.
5.906
Adopt a Highway
6.703
The Truth About Emanuel
5.952
The Cut
5.953
Adam
6.302
What Maisie Knew
7.118
Five Minutes of Heaven
6.104
Cardboard Boxer
6.438
SAS: Red Notice
5.815
Empire
6.23
The Lords of Discipline
6.644
Inside I'm Dancing
7.424
El Chicano
6.625
Nowhere to Run
6.561
The Unforgivable
7.411
Hardball
6.482
Bronson
6.942
Facts
Original TitleOpen Asylum
Status Released
Release Information
-
1982-05-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 14m
Genres
- Drama
