The Nightwatch
Synopsis
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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Leslie Grantham
David Smallman
Michael Feast
Philip Howard
Tony Doyle
John Healey
James Cosmo
James Smithson
Don Fellows
Paul Arland
Joop Doderer
Van Heligan
Sean Chapman
Frank Smallman
Fintan McKeown
Ranger O'Byrne
Fran Brennan
Ranger Joe
Noel Magee
Lt. Ranger
Tom McCabe
CID Man
Gerry Sullivan
Duty Sergeant
George Mooney
Sergeant
Inge Ipenburg
Girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Brennan
- Original Title
- The Nightwatch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Northern Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Boyle
Ray Brennan
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Boyle
Director
Ray Brennan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nightwatch
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What is The Nightwatch about?
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.
Who directed The Nightwatch?
The Nightwatch was directed by Danny Boyle.
Who stars in The Nightwatch?
The principal cast of The Nightwatch includes Leslie Grantham, Michael Feast, Tony Doyle, James Cosmo, Don Fellows.
When was The Nightwatch released and how long is it?
The Nightwatch was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.