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Detainment

2018-05-30 · 30 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Crime · Documentary

Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler.

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Directors
Vincent Lambe
Production companies
Twelve Media
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ely SolanEly SolanJon
Leon HughesRobert
Will O'ConnellWill O'ConnellDetective Dale
David RyanDavid RyanDetective Scott
Tara BreathnachTara BreathnachSusan Venables
Morgan C. JonesMorgan C. JonesDetective Roberts
Brian FortuneBrian FortuneDetective Jacobs
Kathy MonahanKathy MonahanAnn Thompson
Killian SheridanNeil Venables
Martin PhillipsMartin PhillipsJon's Solicitor
Caleb MasonJames
Barbara AdairBarbara AdairMrs. Garrity
Julie LockeyMrs. Johnson
Helen RocheMrs. Wilson
Tom PigotRobert's Solicitor
Alan BuckleyRobert's Social Worker

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