Catchpenny Twist(1977)
Catchpenny Twist Synopsis
Roy and Martyn want to write the next Irish winner for the Eurovision Song Contest. So who thinks they are working for British Army Intelligence? And why has someone sent them two bullets through the post?
Catchpenny Twist (1977) is a comedy, tv movie, drama and music film directed by Robert Knights, released on December 5, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Sam Dale, Gerard Murphy, Frances Tomelty and Maggie Shevlin.
- Director:
- Robert Knights
- Writers:
- Michael Heffernan, Stewart Parker
- Cinematographer:
- Rex Maidment
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Catchpenny Twist Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Sam Dale
Sam Dale
as Martyn Semple
Gerard Murphy
as Roy Fletcher
Frances Tomelty
as Monagh
Maggie Shevlin
as Marie Kyle
Pat Leavy
as Mrs. Barker
Des Keogh
as Comedian
Donald Sumpter
as Spalding
- Michael Duffy
Michael Duffy
as Promoter
- Maureen Thornton
Maureen Thornton
as Meryl Shanks
- Peter Kelly
Peter Kelly
as Willi Zero
Emily Bolton
as Lady MC
- Myles Scott
Myles Scott
as Floor manager
Key crew
Directed by Robert Knights, written by Michael Heffernan and Stewart Parker.
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Catchpenny Twist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Catchpenny Twist online?
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Who stars in Catchpenny Twist?
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The main cast of Catchpenny Twist (1977) includes Sam Dale, Gerard Murphy, Frances Tomelty, Maggie Shevlin and Pat Leavy. The film was directed by Robert Knights. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Catchpenny Twist released?
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Catchpenny Twist was released on December 5, 1977 and runs for 1h 15m.