The Legion Hall Bombing
Synopsis
The story of the trial of Willie Gallagher, convicted of bombing the Strabane British Legion Hall in Northern Ireland, 1976. The transmission of this film was postponed by the BBC several times, and when it did finally air, it was shown with cuts; the writer, Caryl Churchill, and director, Roland Joffé, had their names removed from the credits in protest.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert Kavanagh
First Accused
May Ollis
First Witness
Ewen White
Prosecuting Counsel
David Kelly
Judge
Niall Tóibín
Defence Counsel
Shay Gorman
Second Witness
James Duggan
Third Witness/Bomb Expert
Jeananne Crowley
Clerk of the Court
Jim Norton
Detective Sergeant
Eamonn Boyce
Detective Constable
Raymond Campbell
Second Accused
George Shane
Second Accused's Father
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Screenplay & Story
- Caryl Churchill
- Original Title
- The Legion Hall Bombing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Joffé
Caryl Churchill
Margaret Matheson
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Joffé
Director
Caryl Churchill
Writer
Margaret Matheson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Legion Hall Bombing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legion Hall Bombing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Legion Hall Bombing about?
The story of the trial of Willie Gallagher, convicted of bombing the Strabane British Legion Hall in Northern Ireland, 1976. The transmission of this film was postponed by the BBC several times, and when it did finally air, it was shown with cuts; the writer, Caryl Churchill, and director, Roland Joffé, had their names removed from the credits in protest.
Who directed The Legion Hall Bombing?
The Legion Hall Bombing was directed by Roland Joffé.
Who stars in The Legion Hall Bombing?
The principal cast of The Legion Hall Bombing includes Robert Kavanagh, May Ollis, Ewen White, David Kelly, Niall Tóibín.
When was The Legion Hall Bombing released and how long is it?
The Legion Hall Bombing was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.