The Writing on the Wall (1996)

When a bomb explodes in a British RAF base in Germany, MI5 terrorist specialist Bull (Bill Paterson) is called in to investigate. However, the further he begins to dig into the secrets ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Smith

Writer:

Patrick Malahide (as P.G. Duggan)

Stars:

Lena Stolze, Martin Glyn Murray, Bill Paterson

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Lena Stolze	...	Martina
Martin Glyn Murray	...	RAF Officer
Bill Paterson	...	Bull
Dennis Haysbert	...	Sullivan
Daniel von Bargen	...	Rockwell
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jean Badin	...	Godchot
Gary Basaraba	...	Leafman
Marston Bloom	...	Pringle
Garry Cooper	...	Fred
Pätrick Gehlen
David Gilliam	...	Branson (as David Gillum)
Jutta Grosskinsky	...	Mrs. Keefer
Celia Imrie	...	Kirsty
Penny Johnson Jerald	...	Geraldine (as Penny Johnson)
Herbert Knaup	...	Lopahkin

Storyline

When a bomb explodes in a British RAF base in Germany, MI5 terrorist specialist Bull (Bill Paterson) is called in to investigate. However, the further he begins to dig into the secrets behind the terrorism, the more he finds himself immersed in dodgy goings-on in the corridors of power of NATO itself.

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Plot Keywords:

terrorist | terrorism | mi5 | germany | bare breasts | 

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 July 1996 (UK)

Also Known As:

Kylmän sodan perintö

Filming Locations:

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Little Bird

Technical Specs

Runtime:

196 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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