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Bloody Sunday

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  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
25K
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Bloody Sunday (2002)
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
A dramatization of the Irish civil rights protest march and subsequent massacre by British troops on January 30, 1972.A dramatization of the Irish civil rights protest march and subsequent massacre by British troops on January 30, 1972.A dramatization of the Irish civil rights protest march and subsequent massacre by British troops on January 30, 1972.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
25K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Greengrass
  • Writer
    • Paul Greengrass
  • Stars
    • James Nesbitt
    • Tim Pigott-Smith
    • Nicholas Farrell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Greengrass
  • Writer
    • Paul Greengrass
  • Stars
    • James Nesbitt
    • Tim Pigott-Smith
    • Nicholas Farrell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 140User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 19 wins & 23 nominations total

    Photos35

    James Nesbitt as Civil Rights leader Ivan Cooper
    James Nesbitt as Civil Rights leader Ivan Cooper
    James Nesbitt as Civil Rights leader Ivan Cooper
    James Nesbitt as Civil Rights leader Ivan Cooper
    James Nesbitt as Civil Rights leader Ivan Cooper
    James Nesbitt as Civil Rights leader Ivan Cooper
    James Nesbitt as Civil Rights leader Ivan Cooper
    James Nesbitt as Civil Rights leader Ivan Cooper
    Simon Mann (center), and actual British army soldier at the time, portrays British Colonel Wilford in BLOODY SUNDAY
    Bloody Sunday (2002)
    Bloody Sunday (2002)
    James Nesbitt in Bloody Sunday (2002)

    Top cast

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    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Ivan Cooper
    Tim Pigott-Smith
    Tim Pigott-Smith
    • Maj. Gen. Ford
    Nicholas Farrell
    Nicholas Farrell
    • Brig. Maclellan
    Allan Gildea
    Allan Gildea
    • Kevin McCorry
    Gerard Crossan
    • Eamonn McCann
    Mary Moulds
    Mary Moulds
    • Bernadette Devlin
    Carmel McCallion
    • Bridget Bond
    • (as Carmel Mccallion)
    Christopher Villiers
    Christopher Villiers
    • Maj. Steele
    • (as Chris Villiers)
    James Hewitt
    • Col. Tugwell
    Declan Duddy
    • Gerry Donaghy
    Edel Frazer
    • Gerry's Girl
    Joanne Lindsay
    • Mary Donaghy
    Mike Edwards
    • Soldier 027
    Gerry Hammond
    • Para F
    Jason Stammers
    • Para G
    Ken Williams
    • Para H
    Bryan Watts
    • Para E
    Simon Mann
    Simon Mann
    • Col. Wilford
    • Director
      • Paul Greengrass
    • Writer
      • Paul Greengrass
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ruled ineligible to compete for an Oscar in 2003 because it was shown on Irish and British television on the same night that it premiered in a London theater, a violation of the motion picture academy's Rule 3, which requires a six-month wait between the time it is shown in theaters and the time it is shown on TV.
    • Goofs
      The marchers carry homemade cardboard signs with slogans written on them. When shown from behind, some have modern printing ("Made in China") on them that are not appropriate for 1972.
    • Quotes

      Ivan Cooper: I just want to say this to the British Government... You know what you've just done, don't you? You've destroyed the civil rights movement, and you've given the IRA the biggest victory it will ever have. All over this city tonight, young men... boys will be joining the IRA, and you will reap a whirlwind.

    • Crazy credits
      The live rendition of U2's Sunday, Bloody Sunday continues to play for a full three minutes over a black screen after the credits finish rolling.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Sunday Bloody Sunday
      Performed by U2

      Written by U2

      Published by Universal Music Publishing International BV

      Except:

      Blue Mountain Music LTD (UK), Mother Music (Ireland)

      Courtesy of Universal Island Records LTD

    User reviews140

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Draining, But Worthwhile
    Normally I don't enjoy the handheld documentary style films, as they tend to induce waves of nausea, but Bloody Sunday had me riveted from the word go. That we already know how it's going to end is irrelevant, the pressure building on the day of the march is almost unbearable. Though there's been criticism that the film is slanted towards the republican point of view, I found it balanced, even in the depiction of the soldiers and officers. Everybody certainly looked the part and I went away feeling some sympathy for both sides. Given the close quarters and inflammatory nature of the conflict, it's amazing that bloodbaths like this (soldiers blasting civilians) haven't happened more often in Northern Ireland. It's only now, that retired soldiers have broken ranks and talked about what actually happened, that a film like this can see the light of day.
    helpful•26
    10
    • cottrellpj
    • Oct 27, 2002

    FAQ11

    • What was the background to the events?
    • What was NICRA?
    • What was the situation in Londonderry/Derry?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2002 (Portugal)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кривава неділя
    • Filming locations
      • Ballymun, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Bórd Scannán na hÉireann
      • Granada Television
      • Hell's Kitchen Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $773,228
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,419
      • Oct 6, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,758,689
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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