Death on the Rock
Synopsis
Documentary which examined the killing of three Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) members in Gibraltar in March 1988 by the British Special Air Service (codenamed "Operation Flavius"). "Death on the Rock" presented evidence that the IRA members were shot without warning or with their hands up. It was condemned by the British government and denounced in the press as sensationalist. After one of its witnesses retracted his statement, "Death on the Rock" became the first individual documentary to be the subject of an independent inquiry, in which it was largely vindicated.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Death on the Rock
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Bolton
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Bolton
Producer
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What is Death on the Rock about?
Documentary which examined the killing of three Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) members in Gibraltar in March 1988 by the British Special Air Service (codenamed "Operation Flavius"). "Death on the Rock" presented evidence that the IRA members were shot without warning or with their hands up. It was condemned by the British government and denounced in the press as sensationalist. After one of its witnesses retracted his statement, "Death on the Rock" became the first individual documentary to be the subject of an independent inquiry, in which it was largely vindicated.
Who directed Death on the Rock?
Death on the Rock was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Death on the Rock?
The principal cast of Death on the Rock includes Jonathan Dimbleby.
When was Death on the Rock released and how long is it?
Death on the Rock was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 45m.