Withdrawal

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 12, 1973

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

RTÉ

Cast

Patricia McMenamin,Marian O'Loughlin,Liam Sweeney,Jimmy Brennan,Mark Quinn,Gerard McSorley,Frank McDonald

Director

Joe Comerford

Writer

David Chapman,Jimmy Brennan

Producer

Joe Comerford

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0425654