The Cry

The Cry

50 mins | Drama | July 31, 1984

Ulster 1959. A young journalist visiting his quiet hometown is awakened by a scream in the night. He catches sight of a youth being beaten up and dragged away. When he investigates, witnesses seem to melt away, and life-long friends reveal a sinister indifference. Or is it fear?

The Cry

50 mins | Drama | July 31, 1984

The Cry
Ulster 1959. A young journalist visiting his quiet hometown is awakened by a scream in the night. He catches sight of a youth being beaten up and dragged away. When he investigates, witnesses seem to melt away, and life-long friends reveal a sinister indifference. Or is it fear?
Producers
Original title The Cry
Directors Christopher Menaul
Writers John Montague, Derek Mahon, Christopher Menaul

Cast

Adrian Dunbar

as Peter Douglas

Michael Duffy

as Mr. Douglas

Doreen Keogh

as Mrs. Douglas

Breffni McKenna

as Michael Ferguson

Carol Moore

as Siobhan

Rio Fanning

as Dermot Concannon

John Keegan

as George Harbinson

Michael Gormley

as Carney

Peter Quigley

as Joe Doom

Oliver Maguire

as Priest

Denys Hawthorne

as RUC District Inspector

Stella McCusker

as Mrs. Ferguson

Birdy Sweeney

as Mr. Ferguson

Derek Lord

as 'B' Special Sergeant

David Huntley

as 'B' Special

Trevor Moore

as 'B' Special

Dick Holland

as RUC Sergeant

Maureen Dow

as Shop Customer

B.J. Hogg

as Shop Customer

Ainé Gorman

as Young girl

Laura Gorman

as Young girl

Anthony Frew

as RUC Constable

James Nesbitt

as B Special (uncredited)