Summaries

Saxophonist Danny witnesses the murder of his band manager and a non-verbal deaf girl after a gig. Questioned by the police, he remembers only the orthopedic shoes of the killers' leader. So begins his quest to avenge them.

Saxophonist Danny witnesses the murder of his band manager and a deaf-mute girl after a gig. Questioned by the police, he remembers only the orthopedic shoes of the killers' leader. So begins his quest to avenge her. He seeks an answer to the simple question 'Why?' but finds only more, and deeper, questions which resonate with the wider context of 'the Troubles', the inter-communal strife gripping the modern-day Northern Ireland which is the film's setting.—Duncan Smith <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • murder
  • ireland
  • witness
  • band manager
  • saxophonist
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • Music
Release date May 13, 1982
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United Kingdom Ireland
Language English
Filming locations Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Production companies Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board Channel Four Films Motion Picture Company of Ireland

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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