The Writing on the Wall
Nous étions tous des noms d'arbres
Synopsis
A youth workshop in Derry is mounting various projects, including a dramatized enquiry into the death of a soldier. But when a squaddie is shot on the doorstep, then real life intrudes in the shape of the police and security forces.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Deehan
John Paul
Brendan Deeney
Sean le boxeur
Paddy Doherty
Seamus Doherty
Nigel Haggan
Matt
John Keegan
Eamon
Neil McCaul
Neil
Noel McCloskey
Noel
Mary McMenamin
Sandra
Raymond McMonagle
Cha
Mickey Mooney
Joe
Mary Murphy
Sheila McGuinness
Arthe Nelson
Maeve
Noel O'Brien
Noodles
Mary Ryan
Aoife
John Shiels
Kenneth
Thomas Strawbridge
Knicknitt
Noel Tierney
Hugh
Joseph B. Long
Mac Gregor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armand Gatti
- Screenplay & Story
- Armand Gatti
- Original Title
- Nous étions tous des noms d'arbres
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- RTBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armand Gatti
Armand Gatti
Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Department Leadership Roster
Armand Gatti
Writer
Luc Dardenne
Producer
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
Armand Gatti
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Writing on the Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Writing on the Wall about?
A youth workshop in Derry is mounting various projects, including a dramatized enquiry into the death of a soldier. But when a squaddie is shot on the doorstep, then real life intrudes in the shape of the police and security forces.
Who directed The Writing on the Wall?
The Writing on the Wall was directed by Armand Gatti.
Who stars in The Writing on the Wall?
The principal cast of The Writing on the Wall includes John Deehan, Brendan Deeney, Paddy Doherty, Nigel Haggan, John Keegan.
When was The Writing on the Wall released and how long is it?
The Writing on the Wall was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.