The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall

1996 · 196 min · ★ 3.6 · Thriller, TV Movie

When a bomb explodes in a British RAF base in Germany, MI5 terrorist specialist Bull (Bill Paterson) is called in to investigate. However, the further he begins to dig into the secrets behind the terrorism, the more he finds himself immersed in dodgy goings-on in the corridors of power of NATO itself.

Directed by Peter Smith · Written by Patrick Malahide

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