A War of Childrenis a 1972television filmdirected byGeorge Schaefer,written byJames Costigan,and starringVivien Merchant,Jenny Agutter,andJohn Ronane.
| A War of Children | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | James Costigan |
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Starring | Vivien Merchant Jenny Agutter John Ronane |
| Composer | Jerry Fielding |
| Country of origin | United States United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Abby Mann |
| Producer | George Schaefer |
| Cinematography | Christopher Challis |
| Editors |
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| Running time | 73 minutes |
| Production company | Tomorrow Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | December 5, 1972 |
Premise
editDuringThe TroublesinNorthern Ireland,two middle-class families inBelfast,one Catholic and one Protestant, turn from friends to bitter enemies. Their children face the painful consequences.[1]
Cast
edit- Vivien Merchantas Nora Tomelty
- Jenny Agutteras Maureen Tomelty
- John Ronaneas Frank Tomelty
- Danny Figgis as Donal Tomelty
- Anthony Andrewsas Reg Hogg
- Aideen O'Kellyas Meg McCullum
- David G. Meredith as Robbie McCullum
- Oliver Maguire as Ian McCullum
- Patrick Dawson as Seamus Lynch
Awards
editThe film won thePrimetime Emmy AwardforOutstanding Single Program - Drama or Comedy[2]and was nominated forOutstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program.[3]It was also nominated for theGolden Globe Award for Best Television Film.
References
edit- ^"A War of Children".American Film Institute.Retrieved14 May2017.
- ^"Nominees/Winners | Television Academy - 1973".Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.Retrieved14 May2017.
- ^"Nominees/Winners | Television Academy".Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.Retrieved14 May2017.
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