Open Asylum
1982, English. Directed by Colm Villa.
Too small to be a Republic. Too large to be an insane asylum
Open Asylum is the debut feature by Colm Villa, a powerful drama set in Northern Ireland during the early 1980s. The story centres on Tom Bradley, a young metalworker whose life is upended by the intense political turmoil of the time. The film delves into both personal and societal struggles amidst the backdrop of conflict, with a particular focus on class and sub-class dynamics—an often-overlooked theme in narratives about the Troubles.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 May 1982
- Written by
- Colm Villa, Dermot Logue
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Open Asylum runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Open Asylum isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1982. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
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Who directed Open Asylum?
Open Asylum (1982) was directed by Colm Villa and stars Frankie McMenimen, Tommy McAteer, Hugh Gallagher.