The Day Mountbatten Died (2019)
On 27 August 1979, Lord Mountbatten, great uncle to Prince Charles, was blown up at sea by the IRA off the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. Three others were killed on the boat that day, including two teenage boys. Later that afternoon, in a second strike, the IRA killed 18 British soldiers, across the border in Northern Ireland. Forty years on, this is the story of that remarkable Bank Holiday Monday – movingly told by those directly affected by it.
Director: Sam Collyns
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: August 19, 2019
Cast
- Bill Paterson - Narrator (voice)
Editing: Guy Creasey
Production: Erica Starling Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Day Mountbatten Died about?
- On 27 August 1979, Lord Mountbatten, great uncle to Prince Charles, was blown up at sea by the IRA off the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. Three others were killed on the boat that day, including two teenage boys. Later that afternoon, in a second strike, the IRA killed 18 British soldiers, across the border in Northern Ireland. Forty years on, this is the story of that remarkable Bank Holiday Monday – movingly told by those directly affected by it.
- Who directed The Day Mountbatten Died?
- The Day Mountbatten Died was directed by Sam Collyns.
- Who stars in The Day Mountbatten Died?
- The Day Mountbatten Died stars Bill Paterson.
- How long is The Day Mountbatten Died?
- The Day Mountbatten Died has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Day Mountbatten Died?
- The Day Mountbatten Died is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Day Mountbatten Died produced?
- The Day Mountbatten Died was produced in United Kingdom.