An IRA gunman on the run from the government meets an idealistic young woman and attempts to win her support for his cause.
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Anthony Hopkins
Cassius / Angus Barrie
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Rebecca Pidgeon
Nancy Gulliver
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Jean Simmons
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Trevor Howard
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Tara MacGowran
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Hugh Grant
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Ronnie Masterson
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John Rogan
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Joan O'Hara
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Charmian May
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Ann Way
George Brabazon
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Robert Knights Director · Moira Williams Writer Jennifer Johnston Author
United States release January 1, 1989 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · June 8, 1988
Theatrical
United States · January 1, 1989
Theatrical
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