Summaries

In 1974, a pair of pub bombings rocked Birmingham, England. The terrorist attacks killed dozens of innocent civilians, and wounded many more. But another tragedy took place in their aftermath: the wrongful conviction of six men for the crime. This docudrama follows researchers Chris Mullin (Sir John Hurt) and Ian McBride (Martin Shaw) as they investigate the case of the "Birmingham Six". As the pair uncover Police misconduct, they embark on a search for the true perpetrators of the mass murders.—mike mcleod

Details

Keywords
  • terrorism
  • ireland
  • miscarriage of justice
  • birmingham england
  • 1974 birmingham pub bombings
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Mar 27, 1990
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Production companies HBO Showcase Granada Film Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

Taut docudrama about a group of TV journalists who set out to prove that six Irish nationals were framed in the 1974 bombing of two Birmingham pubs. Based on same case as IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER. Written by Rob Ritchie. Made for cable

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