The Legion Hall Bombing (1978)

The story of the trial of Willie Gallagher, convicted of bombing the Strabane British Legion Hall in Northern Ireland, 1976. The transmission of this film was postponed by the BBC several times, and when it did finally air, it was shown with cuts; the writer, Caryl Churchill, and director, Roland Joffé, had their names removed from the credits in protest.

Directing:
  • Roland Joffé

Writing:
  • Caryl Churchill

Stars:
Release Date: 1978-08-22
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 75
George Shane
George Shane
Second Accused's Father
David Kelly
David Kelly
Judge
Niall Tóibín
Niall Tóibín
Defence Counsel
Jeananne Crowley
Jeananne Crow...
Clerk of the Court
Jim Norton
Jim Norton
Detective Sergeant
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