Guests of the Nation (1981)
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.
Director: John J. Desmond
Genre: Drama, War, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 9, 1981
Cast
- Frank Converse - Barney Callahan
- Estelle Parsons - Kate O'Connell
- Nesbitt Blaisdell - Belcher
- Richard Cottrell - Noble
- Charlie Stavola - Hawkins
- Nicholas Kepros - Cooney
- Tom Tammi - Doody
- Brian O'Mallon - Jeremiah Donovan
Screenplay
- Neil McKenzie (Theatre Play)
- Kenneth Cavander (Teleplay)
- Frank O'Connor (Story)
Music: Elizabeth Swados
Editing: John. J. Godfrey
Production: Broadway Theatre Archive
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John J. Desmond
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, Charlie Stavola, Nicholas Kepros.
- How long is Guests of the Nation?
- Guests of the Nation has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Guests of the Nation?
- Guests of the Nation is a Drama, War, TV Movie film.
- Where was Guests of the Nation produced?
- Guests of the Nation was produced in United States of America.