The Rockingham Shoot

The Rockingham Shoot

1987 · 60 min · Drama, TV Movie

Rigid nationalist Reilly's frustration at the last remains of British rule draws him to the Rockingham Shoot, where a violent incident occurs.

Directed by Kieran Hickey · Written by John McGahern

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Bosco Hogan Reilly
Niall Tóibín Canon
Marie Kean Mrs. Reilly
Tony Rohr Magician
Oliver Maguire Sergeant
Ian McElhinney John Reilly
Hilary Reynolds Mary Armstrong
John Olohan Garda Mullins
Gerard McSorley Garda Casey
Libby Smyth First Teacher
Carmel McDonnell Second Teacher
Ronan Wilmot Molloy

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