As The Beast Sleeps
Synopsis
A native son of north Belfast, award winning playwright, Gary Mitchell, speaks the language of working-class Protestants in the unflinching realist drama that tells the story of the lifelong friendship between two Loyalists blown apart by political change.
As The Beast Sleeps is a hard-hitting film about friendship, loyalty and betrayal.
The political leadership of the UDA have placed a ban on paramilitary activity which may damage their position in the peace process. The men this affects are the young teams groomed for fighting. For some, the new rules mean a drastic change in lifestyle, a loss of stability and identity.
Kyle is caught between loyalty to the UDA and loyalty to Freddie, his best friend. Freddie wants to carry on doing what he was groomed for.
They are drawn into conflict when Kyle is reluctantly recruited to head a punishment squad to deal with renegades. When Freddie breaks the ban, personal and political loyalties collide violently.
This powerfully-acted BBC film offers a sombre reflection on the peace process.
Details
- Year
- 2002
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 90 mins
- Format
- Beta Sp
- Director
- Harry Bradbeer
- Producer
- Tony Rowe
- Editor
- Paul Endacott
- Screenwriter
- Gary Mitchell
- Director of Photography
- Mark Garret
- Sound
- Mervyn Moore
- Principal Cast
- Stuart Graham, Patrick O' Kane, Laine McGan, Daniel O'Grady, Colum Convey
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 26th November 2005
