Open Asylum

Name: Open Asylum
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-05-01
Duration: 74 min
Cast: Frankie McMenimen, Tommy McAteer, Hugh Gallagher, Alan MacKenzie, Tony McMenimen

1982 1 h 14 min

Drama

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“Too small to be a Republic. Too large to be an insane asylum”

Open Asylum is the debut feature by Colm Villa, a powerful drama set in Northern Ireland during the early 1980s. The story centres on Tom Bradley, a young metalworker whose life is upended by the intense political turmoil of the time. The film delves into both personal and societal struggles amidst the backdrop of conflict, with a particular focus on class and sub-class dynamics—an often-overlooked theme in narratives about the Troubles.

Director: Colm Villa
Screenplay: Colm Villa
Screenplay: Dermot Logue
Status: Released
Release date: 01/05/1982
Original language: English