Synopsis
An IRA gunman on the run from the government meets an idealistic young woman and attempts to win her support for his cause.
Movie Information
- Director
- Robert Knights
- Writers
- Moira Williams
- Release Year
- 1988
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (6 votes)
Top Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Cassius / Angus Barrie
Rebecca Pidgeon
Nancy Gulliver
Jean Simmons
Aunt Mary
Trevor Howard
Grandfather
Tara MacGowran
Maeve
Hugh Grant
Harry
Ronnie Masterson
Bridie
John Rogan
Mr. Carroll
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