Sunday
Synopsis
Sunday tells the story of an infamous day in Derry, North of Ireland and how the events of that day were subsequently covered up by the British Government of the time. On Sunday 30th January 1972 a peaceful civil rights march against internment (imprisonment without trial), organised by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) ended with 13 marchers shot dead and 15 wounded. It became known throughout the world as Bloody Sunday. Told primarily from the perspective of the Derry community, juxtaposed with the British Army/state's preparations and reaction to the day, Sunday communicates the forensic and emotional truth of what happened
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Sunday
Type: Clip • Published 2013-10-20
Top Cast
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Ciarán McMenamin
Leo Young
Barry Mullan
John Young
Paul Campbell
Jackie Duddy
Eva Birthistle
Maura Young
Christopher Eccleston
Major Gen. Robert Ford
Kerryanne Mullan
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Russell Anderson
Para Sergeant
Kenny Doughty
Para 027
Del Synnott
Para G
Tom Goodman-Hill
Para H
William Armstrong
Lt. Col. Jackson
Sean Chapman
Brig. MacLellan
Renee Weldon
Leo's Wife
Brid Brennan
Mrs Young
Mark Lambert
Jack Doherty
Cara Kelly
Mary Doherty
Michael Colgan
Gerard Donaghy
Don Sullivan
Mr Nash
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles McDougall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy McGovern
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- Sunday
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Sunday Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles McDougall
Jimmy McGovern
Adrian Johnston
Barry Ackroyd
Barrie Vince
Gub Neal, Stephen Gargan, Jim Keys, Catriona McKenzie
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy McGovern
Writer
Charles McDougall
Director
Barry Ackroyd
Director of Photography
Jimmy McGovern
Screenplay
Barrie Vince
Editor
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Gub Neal
Producer
Stephen Fineren
Production Design
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Sunday about?
Sunday tells the story of an infamous day in Derry, North of Ireland and how the events of that day were subsequently covered up by the British Government of the time. On Sunday 30th January 1972 a peaceful civil rights march against internment (imprisonment without trial), organised by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) ended with 13 marchers shot dead and 15 wounded. It became known throughout the world as Bloody Sunday. Told primarily from the perspective of the Derry community, juxtaposed with the British Army/state's preparations and reaction to the day, Sunday communicates the forensic and emotional truth of what happened
Who directed Sunday?
Sunday was directed by Charles McDougall.
Who stars in Sunday?
The principal cast of Sunday includes Ciarán McMenamin, Barry Mullan, Paul Campbell, Eva Birthistle, Christopher Eccleston.
When was Sunday released and how long is it?
Sunday was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunday was composed by Adrian Johnston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunday?
Sunday holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).