Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini
The true and forgotten story of Violet Gibson, daughter of the Lord Chancellor to Ireland, who shot fascist dictator Benito Mussolini at point-blank range as she faced a Fascist mob in Rome in 1926. The film looks at how she almost changed the course of history and the enormous personal price she paid.
Directed by Barrie Dowdall · Written by Siobhan Lynam
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Olwen Fouéré Violet Gibson - Paraic Cullen Rosario Marciano
- Siobhan Lynam Mary McGrath
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Ciaran McGlynn Dr. Giannelly - Laura Kelly Constance Gibson
- Michael Heavey Willie Gibson
- Aidan J Collins Giacomo Matteotti
- Ciara Kilbride Nurse Maclean
- Cara Kochs Clara Petacci
- Meagan Spellman Italian Nurse (voice)
Make it a double feature
1h 49m together
Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini
Tall Tales: The Ireland of Orson Welles
Both from Barrie Dowdall.
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