The Legion Hall Bombing
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Synopsis
The story of the trial of Willie Gallagher, convicted of bombing the Strabane British Legion Hall in Northern Ireland, 1976. The transmission of this film was postponed by the BBC several times, and when it did finally air, it was shown with cuts; the writer, Caryl Churchill, and director, Roland Joffé, had their names removed from the credits in protest.
Details
- Roland Joffé
- August 22, 1978
- Released
- United Kingdom
- BBC
- 1h 15m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Robert KavanaghFirst Accused
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May OllisFirst Witness
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Ewen WhiteProsecuting Counsel
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David KellyJudge -
Niall TóibínDefence Counsel -
Shay GormanSecond Witness -
James DugganThird Witness/Bomb Expert
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Jeananne CrowleyClerk of the Court -
Jim NortonDetective Sergeant -
Eamonn BoyceDetective Constable
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Raymond CampbellSecond Accused
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George ShaneSecond Accused's Father
