Hennessy (1975)
The Most Intensive Manhunt Ever Mounted!
Former Irish Republican Army member Niall Hennessy lives in Belfast, Ireland, with his wife and daughter amid the ongoing Irish-British conflict. Though he still knows people in the IRA, including fugitive leader Tobin, Niall has given up his violent ways. One day his family is caught in a chaotic street shootout and killed by British forces. Overwhelmed with rage and hunted by a Scotland Yard inspector, Niall heads to London to exact his deadly revenge.
Director: Don Sharp
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Action
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: December 31, 1975
Cast
- Rod Steiger - Niall Hennessy
- Lee Remick - Kate Brooke
- Richard Johnson - Insp. Hollis
- Trevor Howard - Comdr. Rice
- Peter Egan - Williams
- Eric Porter - Tobin
- Ian Hogg - Gerry
- Stanley Lebor - Hawk
- John Hallam - Boyle
- Patrick Stewart - Tilney
Screenplay
- Richard Johnson (Original Story)
- John Gay (Screenplay)
Music: John Scott
Cinematography: Ernest Steward
Editing: Eric Boyd-Perkins
Production: American International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance
Keywords
revenge, ira (irish republican army), war hero, assassination plan
More Films by Director: Don Sharp
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hennessy about?
- Former Irish Republican Army member Niall Hennessy lives in Belfast, Ireland, with his wife and daughter amid the ongoing Irish-British conflict. Though he still knows people in the IRA, including fugitive leader Tobin, Niall has given up his violent ways. One day his family is caught in a chaotic street shootout and killed by British forces. Overwhelmed with rage and hunted by a Scotland Yard inspector, Niall heads to London to exact his deadly revenge.
- Who directed Hennessy?
- Hennessy was directed by Don Sharp.
- Who stars in Hennessy?
- Hennessy stars Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, Richard Johnson, Trevor Howard, Peter Egan, Eric Porter.
- How long is Hennessy?
- Hennessy has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Hennessy?
- Hennessy is a Thriller, Drama, Action film.
- Where was Hennessy produced?
- Hennessy was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hennessy?
- The themes of Hennessy include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance.