Rebel Frontier (TV 2004)

Of all the emigrant groups to arrive in the United States the Finns and the Irish were the most restless. Both pushed west with the frontier and in 1917 in Butte, Montana, their paths ... See full summary »

Director:

Desmond Bell

Stars:

Martin Sheen

Cast

Credited cast:
Martin Sheen	...	Narrator (voice)

Storyline

Of all the emigrant groups to arrive in the United States the Finns and the Irish were the most restless. Both pushed west with the frontier and in 1917 in Butte, Montana, their paths crossed to make an explosive combination with the emerging American Labour movement.

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Plot Keywords:

irish | mining town | disaster | copper mine | strike | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Finland Ireland UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 June 2004 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Rajaseudun kapinalliset

Filming Locations:

Butte, Montana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Asylum Pictures, Irish Film Board, Poolbeg Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

65 min

Color:

Black and White (archive material) Color

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