Movie Description An unromantic, "kitchen sink" dramatization of terrorist strife in Belfast, circa 1975. After a Nationalist bomb demolishes a Protestant bar, the dismal lives of the denizens of two neighborhoods--one Protestant, one Catholic--are thrown into senseless turmoil. Adapted by Daniel Mornin from his eponymous novel.
| Credits | | Cast: | Gary Lydon, Ian Hart, John Lynch, Michael Gambon |
Editorial Reviews "...A film to laud for the courage and sincerity of its aspirations..." Sight and Sound - p.50-1 - Trevor Johnston (02/01/1996)
"...A totally riveting drama rigorously directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan....The fine cast gives superior performances..." Variety - David Stratton (09/11/1995)
"...Mr. O'Sullivan's direction is straightforward and taut....[He] succeeds in making Belfast's struggles very urgent and personal indeed..." New York Times - p.C4 - Janet Maslin (04/25/1997)
"...It displays a love for language and character..." Los Angeles Times - p.F1 - Kenneth Turan (04/30/1997)
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