The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell
Synopsis
The Queen -v- Patrick O'Donnell reveals on screen for the first time the true story behind one of the most compelling murder plots in Irish history, a thrilling tale of violence, courtroom drama, romance and political intrigue. Containing evidence from British Home Office files kept secret for 100 years, it reveals shocking new information about the fate of the quiet-spoken Donegal man who killed the infamous informer James Carey on board a ship off the coast of South Africa in 1883. What possessed the illiterate labourer from the Donegal Gaeltacht to shoot the leader of The Invincibles? Who was the mystery woman posing as his wife? And why did both the US President and the French luminary Victor Hugo plead that Patrick O'Donnell not be hanged for his crime?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride
Patrick O'Donnell
Stephen Jones
James Carey
Bridin Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh
Susan Gallagher
Sophie Campbell
Maggie Carey
Eoin Geoghegan
Robert Cubitt
Ciarán Campbell
Dan O'Donnell
Sam McGovern
Dan Curley
Peadar Cox
Sir Henry James
Simon Coury
An Breitheamh Denman
Tom Lynskey
Charles Russell
Andrew Bennett
A.M. Sullivan
Eoin Mac Diarmada
An Ceannfort John Mallon
Matt Ryan
Joe Brady
Ciaran O'Brien
Michael Fagan
Eoin Duffy
Iriseoir
Pádraic Seoighe
Amhránaí
Midie Corcoran
Skin-the-Goat Fitzharris
Mícheál Óg Lane
Tim Kelly
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomás Seoighe
- Original Title
- The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomás Seoighe
Department Leadership Roster
Tomás Seoighe
Director
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What is The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell about?
The Queen -v- Patrick O'Donnell reveals on screen for the first time the true story behind one of the most compelling murder plots in Irish history, a thrilling tale of violence, courtroom drama, romance and political intrigue. Containing evidence from British Home Office files kept secret for 100 years, it reveals shocking new information about the fate of the quiet-spoken Donegal man who killed the infamous informer James Carey on board a ship off the coast of South Africa in 1883. What possessed the illiterate labourer from the Donegal Gaeltacht to shoot the leader of The Invincibles? Who was the mystery woman posing as his wife? And why did both the US President and the French luminary Victor Hugo plead that Patrick O'Donnell not be hanged for his crime?
Who directed The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell?
The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell was directed by Tomás Seoighe.
Who stars in The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell?
The principal cast of The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell includes Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride, Stephen Jones, Bridin Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh, Sophie Campbell, Eoin Geoghegan.
When was The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell released and how long is it?
The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.