Catchpenny Twist

Nan
1h 15m
1977

Overview

Roy and Martyn want to write the next Irish winner for the Eurovision Song Contest. So who thinks they are working for British Army Intelligence? And why has someone sent them two bullets through the post?

Country : Ireland, United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1977-12-05

Top Billed Cast

Sam Dale

Martyn Semple

Gerard Murphy

Roy Fletcher

Frances Tomelty

Monagh

Maggie Shevlin

Marie Kyle

Pat Leavy

Mrs. Barker

Des Keogh

Comedian

Donald Sumpter

Spalding

Michael Duffy

Promoter

Maureen Thornton

Meryl Shanks

Peter Kelly

Willi Zero

Emily Bolton

Lady MC

Myles Scott

Floor manager

Paul Clark

DJ

Derek Lord

Ian Playfair

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