Rat in the Skull(1987)
Rat in the Skull Synopsis
In a cell in a London police station, a suspected I.R.A. bomber, Roche, has been detained for questioning. To help them in the interrogation, the London coppers have summoned Nelson, a detective from Northern Ireland's predominantly Protestant police force, the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
Rat in the Skull (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Max Stafford-Clark, released on January 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Brian Cox, Philip Jackson, Gary Oldman and Colum Convey.
- Director:
- Max Stafford-Clark
- Writers:
- Ron Hutchinson
- Status:
- Released
Rat in the Skull Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Cox
as Detective Inspector Nelson
Philip Jackson
as Detective Superintendent Derek Harris
Gary Oldman
as Police Constable Eric Naylor
Colum Convey
as Roche
- Mike Bradwell
Mike Bradwell
as Fat Policeman
Mossie Smith
as WPC
Jerome Flynn
as IRA Man
- John Keegan
John Keegan
as IRA Man
Pauline Melville
as IRA Woman
- Jonathan Phillips
Jonathan Phillips
as IRA Man
Key crew
Directed by Max Stafford-Clark, written by Ron Hutchinson.
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Rat in the Skull – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rat in the Skull online?
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Who stars in Rat in the Skull?
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The main cast of Rat in the Skull (1987) includes Brian Cox, Philip Jackson, Gary Oldman, Colum Convey and Mike Bradwell. The film was directed by Max Stafford-Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rat in the Skull released?
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Rat in the Skull was released on January 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 24m.