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In 1920s Ireland, I.R.A. members are being led by the war mongering Dr. Sean Lenihan (James Cagney), as they fight oppressive British forces.In 1920s Ireland, I.R.A. members are being led by the war mongering Dr. Sean Lenihan (James Cagney), as they fight oppressive British forces.In 1920s Ireland, I.R.A. members are being led by the war mongering Dr. Sean Lenihan (James Cagney), as they fight oppressive British forces.
Harry H. Corbett
- Clancy
- (as Harry Corbett)
Allan Cuthbertson
- Captain
- (as Alan Cuthbertson)
Storyline
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- TriviaAs of early 2019, the Turner Classic Movies print of this movie is unfortunately cropped on the sides to an aspect ratio of 1.33:1, most likely for early television broadcasts, and is not presented in the wider theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1 in which it was shot, and that director Michael Anderson and cinematographer Erwin Hillier originally intended. The Kino Lorber Edition Has the correct Aspect ratio released in April 2021.
- GoofsAfter Kitty, on the beach, puts on her skirt and dances over to pick up her top, you can see she's topless as she rises and turns her back to the camera. However, as she's towels off her hair, you can see a strap over her shoulder, and when she turns in surprise she's definitely got a top on.
- Quotes
Eileen O'Leary: 'Tis a small thing to do for Cathleen O'Shea, whose son once showed Eileen O'Leary a very great kindness.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Century of Cinema: Ourselves Alone? (1995)
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simply superb
This is without question a superbly well-made film on "The Troubles", back at a time when the IRA was in full bloom. As has been noted here, everything works well - the excellent cinematography (with beautiful vistas of the Irish countryside), a superb cast, great direction, and a richly textured script. All the characters are well drawn and fleshed out. Cagney's work here as the fanatic physician/seditionist is among his best screen portrayals. One suspects at first that the film is going to be an outright paean to the IRA, but as the film progresses, the murderous and fanatic side of their work is made clear, and we are left with a complex and ambiguous picture. My one quibble is with the casting of the uber-English Michael Redgrave as an IRA chief; he doesn't even attempt a brogue. However, I cannot recommend this film highly enough; it is simply not to be missed.
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- rupie
- Aug 19, 2003
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- Runtime1 hour 51 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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