The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
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.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Roland JofféDirector
- Caryl ChurchillWriter
Cast
- Robert KavanaghFirst Accused
- May OllisFirst Witness
- Ewen WhiteProsecuting Counsel
- David KellyJudge
- Niall TóibínDefence Counsel
- Shay GormanSecond Witness
- James DugganThird Witness/Bomb Expert
- Jeananne CrowleyClerk of the Court
- Jim NortonDetective Sergeant
- Eamonn BoyceDetective Constable
- Raymond CampbellSecond Accused
- George ShaneSecond Accused's Father