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Guests of the Nation (1981)

Movie ★ 8.0 60 min

Drama War TV Movie

This drama tells the story of Irish insurgents and the captured British soldiers whom they are assigned to guard. While confined to a remote farmhouse the foursome enjoy card playing, jig dancing, and a great deal of amiable bickering. Throughout the conviviality, however, Barney Callahan is haunted by the knowledge that reprisals will be in order if the Irish harm their British captives.

John J. Desmond Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 9, 1981
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0208192
Language
Studio
Broadway Theatre Archive

Cast

Frank Converse Frank Converse Barney Callahan Estelle Parsons Estelle Parsons Kate O'Connell Nesbitt Blaisdell Nesbitt Blaisdell Belcher Richard Cottrell Noble Charlie Stavola Charlie Stavola Hawkins Nicholas Kepros Cooney Tom Tammi Tom Tammi Doody Brian O'Mallon Jeremiah Donovan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Guests of the Nation about?
This drama tells the story of Irish insurgents and the captured British soldiers whom they are assigned to guard. While confined to a remote farmhouse the foursome enjoy card playing, jig dancing, and a great deal of amiable bickering. Throughout the conviviality, however, Barney Callahan is haunted by the knowledge that reprisals will be in order if the Irish harm their British captives.
Who directed Guests of the Nation?
Guests of the Nation was directed by John J. Desmond.
Who stars in Guests of the Nation?
Guests of the Nation stars Frank Converse, Estelle Parsons, Nesbitt Blaisdell, Richard Cottrell.
When was Guests of the Nation released?
Guests of the Nation is a 1981 drama, war, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Guests of the Nation?
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