The Nightwatch (TV 1989)

Dark and Brooding thriller. A group of mercenaries are assembled in Amsterdam by a British intelligence officer. Believing they are awaiting the details of a new mission, they decide to ... See full summary »

Director:

Danny Boyle

Writer:

Ray Brennan

Stars:

James Cosmo, Tony Doyle, Michael Feast

Cast

Credited cast:
James Cosmo	...	James Smithson
Tony Doyle	...	John Healey
Michael Feast	...	Philip Howard
Don Fellows	...	Paul Arland
Leslie Grantham	...	David Smallman
Inge Ipenburg	...	Prostitute
Zeff Van Heligan	...	Joop Doderer

Storyline

Dark and Brooding thriller. A group of mercenaries are assembled in Amsterdam by a British intelligence officer. Believing they are awaiting the details of a new mission, they decide to spend their free time in the sleazy bars and brothels. Over the course of the weekend it gradually becomes clear that all is not what it seems. Unknown to them their paths have all crossed before, and the deceit and violence of the past is about to become their own downfall.

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 November 1989 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Northern Ireland

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Color:

Color

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