The End of the World Man

The End of the World Man

The End of the World Man

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The End of the World Man

1986

1h 26m

5.5(2 votes)

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When some Belfast children find out that city planners intend to "develop" a wooded area called the Glen that the girls use as a retreat from the pressures of city life, they decide to fight back - but in their own way.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Geraldine Hughes

Geraldine Hughes

Barbara

Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles

Sir George

Ian McElhinney

Ian McElhinney

Architect

James Nesbitt

James Nesbitt

Policeman

Alan Craig

Second Security Man

John Hewitt

Johnson

Leanne O'Malley

Paula

Claire Weir

Clare

Ian Morrison

Noel

Rowan Moore

Joe

Creative team

Directed by: Bill Miskelly
Written by: Marie Jackson
Bill Miskelly
Produced by: Marie Jackson

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