The Day Mountbatten Died
Synopsis
On 27 August 1979, Lord Mountbatten, great uncle to Prince Charles, was blown up at sea by the IRA off the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. Three others were killed on the boat that day, including two teenage boys. Later that afternoon, in a second strike, the IRA killed 18 British soldiers, across the border in Northern Ireland. Forty years on, this is the story of that remarkable Bank Holiday Monday – movingly told by those directly affected by it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Collyns
- Original Title
- The Day Mountbatten Died
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Erica Starling Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Collyns
Guy Creasey
Angus Macqueen, Alison Millar, Sam Collyns
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Creasey
Editor
Sam Collyns
Director
Sam Collyns
Producer
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What is The Day Mountbatten Died about?
On 27 August 1979, Lord Mountbatten, great uncle to Prince Charles, was blown up at sea by the IRA off the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. Three others were killed on the boat that day, including two teenage boys. Later that afternoon, in a second strike, the IRA killed 18 British soldiers, across the border in Northern Ireland. Forty years on, this is the story of that remarkable Bank Holiday Monday – movingly told by those directly affected by it.
Who directed The Day Mountbatten Died?
The Day Mountbatten Died was directed by Sam Collyns.
Who stars in The Day Mountbatten Died?
The principal cast of The Day Mountbatten Died includes Bill Paterson.
When was The Day Mountbatten Died released and how long is it?
The Day Mountbatten Died was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.