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Withdrawal
Withdrawal
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Withdrawal

1973
26m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1973

Runtime

26m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
26m
Dec 12, 1973
Languages
English
Director
Joe Comerford
Joe Comerford
Production
RTÉ
RTÉ

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Mark Quinn

Addict

Marian O'Loughlin

Mary

Gerard McSorley

Gerard McSorley

Gerry

Liam Sweeney

Joshua

Frank McDonald

Nurse

Patricia McMenamin

Mother

Jimmy Brennan

Narrator (voice)

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