The Legion Hall Bombing

1978Directed by Roland Joffé

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Released: August 22, 1978
Runtime: 1h 15m

About The Legion Hall Bombing

Drama
TV Movie

Synopsis

The story of the trial of Willie Gallagher, convicted of bombing the Strabane British Legion Hall in Northern Ireland, 1976. The transmission of this film was postponed by the BBC several times, and when it did finally air, it was shown with cuts; the writer, Caryl Churchill, and director, Roland Joffé, had their names removed from the credits in protest.

Director: Roland Joffé
Writer: Caryl Churchill

Principal cast

In billing order

Robert KavanaghFirst Accused
May OllisFirst Witness
Ewen WhiteProsecuting Counsel
David KellyJudge
Niall TóibínDefence Counsel
Shay GormanSecond Witness

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