The Treaty
“It threatened the British Empire, and left the Irish with only each other to fight.”
Synopsis
How the Anglo-Irish Treaty between the unrecognised Irish Republic, represented by Michael Collins, and the British government was concluded after high-stakes negotiations in 1921.
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Brendan Gleeson
Michael Collins
Barry McGovern
Eamon de Valera
Patrick Condren
Liam Tobin
Ian Bannen
David Lloyd George
Julian Fellowes
Winston Churchill
Malcolm Douglas
Harry Boland
Dave Duffy
Joe McGrath
Joshua Losey
Roadblock Captain
Richard Michaelis
Roadblock Sergeant
Liam O'Callaghan
Sir Henry Wilson
Anne Byrne
Frances Stevenson
Tim Wylton
Tom Jones
John Warner
King George V
Wesley Murphy
British Civil Servant
Mal Whyte
Colonel
Alan Stanford
Lord Birkenhead
Alan Barry
Austen Chamberlain
David Carey
Austin Stack
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Phelan
- Original Title
- The Treaty
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television, RTÉ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Lewis
Brian Phelan
Chris Rodmell
Kieran Corrigan
Department Leadership Roster
Kieran Corrigan
Producer
Alan Farquharson
Production Design
Chris Rodmell
Editor
Brian Phelan
Writer
Jonathan Lewis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Treaty
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What is The Treaty about?
How the Anglo-Irish Treaty between the unrecognised Irish Republic, represented by Michael Collins, and the British government was concluded after high-stakes negotiations in 1921.
Who directed The Treaty?
The Treaty was directed by Jonathan Lewis.
Who stars in The Treaty?
The principal cast of The Treaty includes Brendan Gleeson, Barry McGovern, Patrick Condren, Ian Bannen, Julian Fellowes.
When was The Treaty released and how long is it?
The Treaty was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Treaty?
The Treaty holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).