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A War of Children

  • TV Movie
  • 19721972
  • 1h 13m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
146
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POPULARITY
54,743
6,216
A War of Children (1972)
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Two families in Belfast, one Protestant and one Catholic, find that their long-standing friendship is threatened by the escalating sectarian violence that surrounds them.Two families in Belfast, one Protestant and one Catholic, find that their long-standing friendship is threatened by the escalating sectarian violence that surrounds them.Two families in Belfast, one Protestant and one Catholic, find that their long-standing friendship is threatened by the escalating sectarian violence that surrounds them.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
146
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
54,743
6,216
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    • Director
      • George Schaefer
    • Writer
      • James Costigan
    • Stars
      • Vivien Merchant
      • Jenny Agutter
      • John Ronane
    Top credits
    • Director
      • George Schaefer
    • Writer
      • James Costigan
    • Stars
      • Vivien Merchant
      • Jenny Agutter
      • John Ronane
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    • 8User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Vivien Merchant
    Vivien Merchant
    • Nora Tomelty
    Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter
    • Maureen Tomelty
    John Ronane
    • Frank Tomelty
    Anthony Andrews
    Anthony Andrews
    • Reg Hogg
    Oliver Maguire
    • Ian McCullum
    Aideen O'Kelly
    • Meg McCullum
    Danny Figgis
    • Donal Tomelty
    David G. Meredith
    • Robbie McCullum
    Patrick Dawson
    • Seamus Lynch
    Cathleen Delany
    • Mrs. Doyle
    • (as Cathleen Delaney)
    Maura Keeley
    • Woman in Shop
    Arthur O'Sullivan
    • Mr. Fiske
    Des Nealon
    • British Lieutenant
    • (as Desmond Nealon)
    Pat Laffan
    Pat Laffan
    • British Soldier
    Conor Evans
    • British Soldier
    Paul Wilson
    • British Soldier
    Stuart Knee
    • British Soldier
    Brenda Doyle
      • Director
        • George Schaefer
      • Writer
        • James Costigan
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      • Trivia
        Debut of actress Cathleen Delany.
      • Connections
        Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)

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      10/10
      A heartbreaking tale of Northern Ireland
      This made-for-TV movie is set in the time period it was made (1972), telling the story of two Northern Ireland families, one Protestant and one Catholic, who have managed, in spite of their different backgrounds, to become friends. Yet they must still struggle against ancient hatreds that have divided their communities and their island -- to the extent that they must maintain their friendship in secret and away from their respective neighborhoods. Despite their efforts, that friendship is gradually eroded by enmity and fear woven so deeply that, before long, it begins to engulf another generation.

      Jenny Agutter is the daughter of the Catholic family who finds romance with a British soldier, played by a very young Anthony Andrews. Despite these familiar faces, though, the mostly-Irish cast and the location filming give this movie a deep sense of authenticity. Ultimately, it's a heartbreaking story that pulls no punches -- made all the more poignant because, after so many years, Northern Ireland still has found no lasting peace.
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      • Aldanoli
      • Jan 13, 2001

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      • Release date
        • December 5, 1972 (United States)
      • Countries of origin
        • United States
        • United Kingdom
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Ein Krieg der Kinder
      • Production company
        • Tomorrow Entertainment
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 13 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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