A Breed of Heroes (1994)
In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.
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Samuel WestLt. Charles Thoroughgood
Nicholas FarrellLt. Col Ian Gowrie, MC
Patrick DruryMaj. Anthony Hamilton-Smith
Robert BathurstMaj. Edward Lumley
Richard GriffithsBrian Beasely
Daniel FlynnCapt. Colin Reach
William TapleyCapt. Nigel Beale
Alexander ArmstrongCapt. Henry Sandy
Julian Rhind-TuttLt. Tim Bentink
Jonathan FirthLt. ChatsworthNeil RobertsLt. Philip Lamb
Natascha McElhoneJanetMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Drama · Tv MovieDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference293563Actor preference127450 · 11995 · 198100Country preferenceGb
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What is A Breed of Heroes about?
In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.
How long is A Breed of Heroes?
A Breed of Heroes has a runtime of 90 minutes.