Hennessy(1975)
The Most Intensive Manhunt Ever Mounted!
Hennessy Synopsis
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.
Hennessy (1975) is a thriller, drama and action film directed by Don Sharp, released on December 31, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, Richard Johnson and Trevor Howard. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Sharp
- Writers:
- Richard Johnson, John Gay
- Producers:
- Peter Snell
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Steward
- Composer:
- John Scott
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Hennessy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rod Steiger
as Niall Hennessy
Lee Remick
as Kate Brooke
Richard Johnson
as Insp. Hollis
Trevor Howard
as Comdr. Rice
Peter Egan
as Williams
Eric Porter
as Tobin
Ian Hogg
as Gerry
Stanley Lebor
as Hawk
John Hallam
as Boyle
Patrick Stewart
as Tilney
David Collings
as Covey
John Shrapnel
as Tipaldi
Key crew
Directed by Don Sharp, written by Richard Johnson and John Gay, produced by Peter Snell.
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Hennessy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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Hennessy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hennessy online?
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Hennessy (1975) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hennessy?
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The main cast of Hennessy (1975) includes Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, Richard Johnson, Trevor Howard and Peter Egan. The film was directed by Don Sharp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hennessy released?
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Hennessy was released on December 31, 1975 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Hennessy worth watching?
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Hennessy (1975) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.