Blind Flight (2003)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

John Furse

Writer:

John Furse (writer)

Release Date:

9 April 2004 (UK)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

The true story of Irishman Brian Keenan and Englishman John McCarthy's extraordinary relationship as hostages of militias in Lebanon during the 1979-91 Civil War.

Plot Keywords:

Hostage | Kidnapper | Irish | Terrorist | Torture

Awards:

1 win & 6 nominations

Cast

Bassem Breish	...	Joker
Mohamad Chamas	...	Abed
Brian Devlin	...	Seamus the Publican
Stephen Don	...	RUC Officer
Dany El Khoury	...	Rida
Lynn Farleigh	...	John's Mother
Ian Hart	...	Brian Keenan
Ziad Lahoud	...	Said
Aine Ni Mhuiri	...	Brian's Mum
Nayef Rashed	...	Militia leader
Linus Roache	...	John McCarthy
Paddy Rocks	...	Brian's Dad
Calum Whyte	...	Belfast Boy

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M | UK:15 | Iceland:16

Company:

Parallax Pictures

Must Read!

I saw this movie recently at a showing in Brighton and listened to a talk by the director. This movie was brilliant. It's not normally the kind of movie i would choose to see but i'm so glad i did. It's an amazing story and one that everyone should no about. Its emotionally draining but well worth, it really makes you think and puts life into perspective.The story of these two men may not be known to many teenagers but it definitely needed to be told and John Furse has done a great job. Blind Flight is different and compelling, the directing is great and choice of location and actors make this movie incredible. I highly recommend this movie and urge you all to go and see it, and i wish John Furse the best of luck.