The Shadow of a Gunman
Synopsis
Is a sensitive and mysterious poet really an IRA gunman in hiding? Set in a Dublin tenement in the 1920s, this was the first part of Sean O'Casey's celebrated "Dublin Trilogy." Equal parts comedy and tragedy, this classic play is brilliantly performed by a stellar cast.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean O'Casey
- Original Score
- Robert Prince
- Original Title
- The Shadow of a Gunman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive, KCET
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Hardy
Sean O'Casey
Robert Prince
Dan Mossbarger
Lewis Freedman, Norman Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Hardy
Director
Norman Lloyd
Producer
Dan Mossbarger
Editor
Bill Hargate
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow of a Gunman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shadow of a Gunman about?
Is a sensitive and mysterious poet really an IRA gunman in hiding? Set in a Dublin tenement in the 1920s, this was the first part of Sean O'Casey's celebrated "Dublin Trilogy." Equal parts comedy and tragedy, this classic play is brilliantly performed by a stellar cast.
Who directed The Shadow of a Gunman?
The Shadow of a Gunman was directed by Joseph Hardy.
Who stars in The Shadow of a Gunman?
The principal cast of The Shadow of a Gunman includes Frank Converse, Richard Dreyfuss, Brendan Dillon, Allyn Ann McLerie, Jack MacGowran.
When was The Shadow of a Gunman released and how long is it?
The Shadow of a Gunman was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow of a Gunman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow of a Gunman was composed by Robert Prince.