Shoulder to Shoulder
“The story of Irish rugby and The Troubles”
Synopsis
Fifty years since the start of The Troubles, the film captures the remarkable history of the Irish national rugby union team, which despite violence, opposition and partition in Ireland, has brought together players and fans from two countries and united them on and off the rugby pitch. BT Sport ambassador, and former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll, takes viewers on a powerful journey as he explores how Irish rugby manages to navigate and nurture a successful team through the years of violence that have claimed the lives of more than 3,500 people. Ireland has been divided not just on a map but by politics, history and religion. However, the Irish Rugby Union has continued to be the governing body of rugby, leading to the remarkable situation of players from two countries competing as one.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isobel Williams, Mark Sharman
- Original Title
- Shoulder to Shoulder
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- BT Sport Films, TBI media, 3 Rock Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isobel Williams, Mark Sharman
Mark Sharman, Isobel Williams, Craig Doyle, Sally Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Isobel Williams
Director
Mark Sharman
Director
Mark Sharman
Producer
Isobel Williams
Producer
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What is Shoulder to Shoulder about?
Fifty years since the start of The Troubles, the film captures the remarkable history of the Irish national rugby union team, which despite violence, opposition and partition in Ireland, has brought together players and fans from two countries and united them on and off the rugby pitch. BT Sport ambassador, and former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll, takes viewers on a powerful journey as he explores how Irish rugby manages to navigate and nurture a successful team through the years of violence that have claimed the lives of more than 3,500 people. Ireland has been divided not just on a map but by politics, history and religion. However, the Irish Rugby Union has continued to be the governing body of rugby, leading to the remarkable situation of players from two countries competing as one.
Who directed Shoulder to Shoulder?
Shoulder to Shoulder was directed by Isobel Williams, Mark Sharman.
Who stars in Shoulder to Shoulder?
The principal cast of Shoulder to Shoulder includes Brian O'Driscoll, Willie John McBride, Rory Best, Trevor Ringland, Nigel Carr.
When was Shoulder to Shoulder released and how long is it?
Shoulder to Shoulder was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.