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8.3/10   45 votes
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Director:
George Schaefer
Writer:
James Costigan (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
5 December 1972 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Two families in Belfast, one Protestant and one Catholic, find that their long-standing friendship is... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Unforgettable Viewing Experience more

Cast

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Vivien Merchant ... Nora Tomelty

Jenny Agutter ... Maureen Tomelty
John Ronane ... Frank Tomelty
Danny Figgis ... Donal Tomelty

Anthony Andrews ... Reg Hogg
Aideen O'Kelly ... Meg McCullum
David G. Meredith ... Robbie McCullum
Oliver Maguire ... Ian McCullum
Patrick Dawson ... Seamus Lynch
Des Nealon ... British Lieutenant
Stuart Knee ... British Soldier
Cathleen Delaney ... Mrs. Doyle
Brenda Doyle
Maura Keeley ... Woman in Shop
Arthur O'Sullivan ... Mr. Fiske
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Additional Details

Runtime:
73 min
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
UK:A

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Unforgettable Viewing Experience, 4 April 2006
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After viewing this film once 34 years ago I have never been able to forget it. Perhaps the reason it isn't aired more often is it is just so heartbreaking and troubling, but it should be better-known! Once seen, images of its incidents are seared forever on the memory. It has an absolutely real, almost documentary feel, giving the impression of looking at true-life incidents. This was a very brave and deeply-felt venture in film-making worthy of award. It should join the classic French film "Forbidden Games" in making an anti-war statement and depicting the effects on war upon the hearts, minds, and souls of children.

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