The Shadow of a Gunman (1972)
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.
Director: Joseph Hardy
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 4, 1972
Cast
- Frank Converse - Donal Davoren
- Richard Dreyfuss - Tommy Owen
- Brendan Dillon - Grigson
- Allyn Ann McLerie - Mrs. Grigson
- Jack MacGowran - Seumas Shields
- Donnelly Rhodes - Soldier
- William Glover - Gallogher
- Philip Kenneally - Mulligan
- Nora Marlowe - Mrs. Henderson
- Gavin Mooney - Maguire
Screenplay
- Sean O'Casey (Theatre Play)
Music: Robert Prince
Editing: Dan Mossbarger
Production: Broadway Theatre Archive, KCET
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ira (irish republican army), stage play
More Films by Director: Joseph Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Shadow of a Gunman stars Frank Converse, Richard Dreyfuss, Brendan Dillon, Allyn Ann McLerie, Jack MacGowran, Donnelly Rhodes.
- How long is The Shadow of a Gunman?
- The Shadow of a Gunman has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Shadow of a Gunman?
- The Shadow of a Gunman is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Shadow of a Gunman produced?
- The Shadow of a Gunman was produced in United States of America.