A Breed of Heroes
Synopsis
In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.
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Samuel West
Lt. Charles Thoroughgood
Nicholas Farrell
Lt. Col Ian Gowrie, MC
Patrick Drury
Maj. Anthony Hamilton-Smith
Robert Bathurst
Maj. Edward Lumley
Richard Griffiths
Brian Beasely
Daniel Flynn
Capt. Colin Reach
William Tapley
Capt. Nigel Beale
Alexander Armstrong
Capt. Henry Sandy
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Lt. Tim Bentink
Jonathan Firth
Lt. Chatsworth
Neil Roberts
Lt. Philip Lamb
Natascha McElhone
Janet
David Barrass
R.S.M. Bone
Chris Walker
C.S.M.
Shaun Dingwall
L. Cpl. Van Horne
Anthony Watson
L. Cpl. Winn
Jake Wood
L. Cpl. Stagg
George Asprey
Lt. - Wessex Scouts
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diarmuid Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Judd, Charles Wood
- Original Title
- A Breed of Heroes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Northern Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diarmuid Lawrence
Alan Judd, Charles Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Diarmuid Lawrence
Director
Charles Wood
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Breed of Heroes
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What is A Breed of Heroes about?
In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.
Who directed A Breed of Heroes?
A Breed of Heroes was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
Who stars in A Breed of Heroes?
The principal cast of A Breed of Heroes includes Samuel West, Nicholas Farrell, Patrick Drury, Robert Bathurst, Richard Griffiths.
When was A Breed of Heroes released and how long is it?
A Breed of Heroes was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is A Breed of Heroes based on a book or true story?
A Breed of Heroes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Judd".