When an aging ex-IRA man is found dead, a Garda inspector suspects the involvement of his old comrade, now a powerful politician and industrialist. But pursuing the case is likely to have consequences for both the policeman and his family.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
15 people
Liam Redmond
Charles Menton
Known for
Night of the Demon
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Oliver Maguire
Brian Menton
Known for
Hidden Agenda
James Berwick
Chief Inspector Flaherty
Known for
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Des Cave
Detective Sergeant O'Brien
Also in
Don't Go
Philadelphia, Here I Come
J.G. Devlin
Tom Flaherty
Known for
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Paul Farrell
Jack Conway
Known for
A Clockwork Orange
Die, Monster, Die!
Sheila Manahan
Mary Flaherty
Also in
Seven Days to Noon
Footsteps in the Fog
Aidan Murphy
Adrian Flaherty
Also in
Doctor Who
UFO
Allan McClelland
Maurice O'Connor
Known for
The Damned
Fedelma Cullen
Judith
Also in
Her Own Rules
Desmond Jordan
Doctor
Also in
The Small House at Allington
Dempsey and Makepeace
James Greene
Bank Manager
Known for
Band of Brothers
Loving Vincent
Piers Haggard Director · Dominic Behan Writer
First release September 3, 1974
Languages
Original language
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · September 3, 1974
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
More from Piers Haggard
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked According to the Rules
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
