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The Legion Hall Bombing (1978)

1978-08-22 · 1h 15m · EN
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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.

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Roland JofféDirectorCaryl ChurchillWriter

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Robert KavanaghRobert KavanaghFirst AccusedMay OllisMay OllisFirst WitnessEwen WhiteEwen WhiteProsecuting CounselDavid KellyDavid KellyJudgeNiall TóibínNiall TóibínDefence CounselShay GormanShay GormanSecond WitnessJames DugganJames DugganThird Witness/Bomb ExpertJeananne CrowleyJeananne CrowleyClerk of the CourtJim NortonJim NortonDetective SergeantEamonn BoyceEamonn BoyceDetective ConstableRaymond CampbellRaymond CampbellSecond AccusedGeorge ShaneGeorge ShaneSecond Accused's Father

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference142117Actor preference17843 · 302115 · 302116Country preferenceGb

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Frequently asked questions about The Legion Hall Bombing

What is The Legion Hall Bombing about?

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.

How long is The Legion Hall Bombing?

The Legion Hall Bombing has a runtime of 75 minutes.