The Writing on the Wall
1996, English. Directed by Peter Smith.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 21 July 1996
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Patrick Malahide
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How long is The Writing on the Wall?
The Writing on the Wall runs 196 minutes (3h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is The Writing on the Wall on?
The Writing on the Wall isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 July 1996. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Writing on the Wall?
If you liked The Writing on the Wall, try Kept Woman, Hello, Secrets at the Lake.
Who directed The Writing on the Wall?
The Writing on the Wall (1996) was directed by Peter Smith and stars Lena Stolze, Bill Paterson, Daniel von Bargen.