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1982 · 92 mins · English
Directed by
Neil Jordan
Starring
Stephen Rea, Mick Lally, David Farrar, Marie Kean, Ray McAnally, Peter Caffrey

Music. Death. Obsession. Revenge. After a gig, saxophonist Danny watches his band manager and a deaf‑mute girl brutally murdered. When police question him, he can recall only the distinctive orthopedic shoes worn by the gang leader. Driven by guilt and fury, Danny launches a relentless hunt to avenge the victim.

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