To Kill the Cabinet
Synopsis
BBC documentary on the police investigation that led to the capture of Patrick Magee: the man responsible for the Brighton Bomb. On 12 October 1984, Magee made an audacious attempt to kill Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet by exploding a bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton during the Conservative Party Conference. The Prime Minister was unharmed but five people were killed in the attack and many more injured.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bill Hamilton
Self - Reporter (voice)
George Hebblewhite
Self
Ken Maginnis
Self - Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP
Danny Morrison
Self - Sinn Fein
Willian O'Dwyer
Self - Father of Ella
Dennis Palmer
Self - Taxi Driver
Jack Reece
Self - Det Chief Supt Jack Reece (archive footage)
Peter Sherry
Self
Bill Slack
Self - Former Headmaster
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
Daphne Vloet
Self
Iris Vloet
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martyn Gregory
- Original Title
- To Kill the Cabinet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martyn Gregory
Martyn Gregory
Department Leadership Roster
Martyn Gregory
Director
Martyn Gregory
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Kill the Cabinet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To Kill the Cabinet about?
BBC documentary on the police investigation that led to the capture of Patrick Magee: the man responsible for the Brighton Bomb. On 12 October 1984, Magee made an audacious attempt to kill Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet by exploding a bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton during the Conservative Party Conference. The Prime Minister was unharmed but five people were killed in the attack and many more injured.
Who directed To Kill the Cabinet?
To Kill the Cabinet was directed by Martyn Gregory.
Who stars in To Kill the Cabinet?
The principal cast of To Kill the Cabinet includes Bill Hamilton, George Hebblewhite, Ken Maginnis, Danny Morrison, Willian O'Dwyer.
When was To Kill the Cabinet released and how long is it?
To Kill the Cabinet was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 36m.