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A Safe House

Synopsis

In the aftermath of the Guildford and Woolwich pub bombings, a large number of people of Irish descent were rounded up for questioning by the police in London. Most were subsequently released. But for the Maguire family, 3 December 1974 was the start of a nightmare that is only now ending.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Moira Armstrong
Screenplay & Story
Bill Morrison
Original Title
A Safe House
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Moira Armstrong

Screenplay & Story

Bill Morrison

Producers

Kevin Jackson, Robert Cooper

Department Leadership Roster

Bill Morrison

Writer

Kevin Jackson

Producer

Moira Armstrong

Moira Armstrong

Director

Robert Cooper

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Safe House

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Safe House about?

In the aftermath of the Guildford and Woolwich pub bombings, a large number of people of Irish descent were rounded up for questioning by the police in London. Most were subsequently released. But for the Maguire family, 3 December 1974 was the start of a nightmare that is only now ending.

Who directed A Safe House?

A Safe House was directed by Moira Armstrong.

Who stars in A Safe House?

The principal cast of A Safe House includes Maggie Shevlin, Mia Callow, Niall Cusack, Barry Ewart, Scott Riley.

When was A Safe House released and how long is it?

A Safe House was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.