The Shadow of a Gunman(1972)
The Shadow of a Gunman Synopsis
Is a sensitive and mysterious poet really an IRA gunman in hiding? Set in a Dublin tenement in the 1920s, this was the first part of Sean O'Casey's celebrated "Dublin Trilogy." Equal parts comedy and tragedy, this classic play is brilliantly performed by a stellar cast.
The Shadow of a Gunman (1972) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joseph Hardy, released on December 4, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Frank Converse, Richard Dreyfuss, Brendan Dillon and Allyn Ann McLerie. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Hardy
- Writers:
- Sean O'Casey
- Producers:
- Norman Lloyd
- Production:
- Broadway Theatre Archive, KCET
- Status:
- Released
The Shadow of a Gunman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Converse
as Donal Davoren
Richard Dreyfuss
as Tommy Owen
Brendan Dillon
as Grigson
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Mrs. Grigson
Jack MacGowran
as Seumas Shields
Donnelly Rhodes
as Soldier
- William Glover
William Glover
as Gallogher
- Philip Kenneally
Philip Kenneally
as Mulligan
- Nora Marlowe
Nora Marlowe
as Mrs. Henderson
- Gavin Mooney
Gavin Mooney
as Maguire
- Sandra Morgan
Sandra Morgan
as Minnie Powell
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Hardy, written by Sean O'Casey, produced by Norman Lloyd.
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The Shadow of a Gunman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Shadow of a Gunman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shadow of a Gunman online?
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The Shadow of a Gunman (1972) is available to stream on BroadwayHD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Shadow of a Gunman?
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The main cast of The Shadow of a Gunman (1972) includes Frank Converse, Richard Dreyfuss, Brendan Dillon, Allyn Ann McLerie and Jack MacGowran. The film was directed by Joseph Hardy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shadow of a Gunman released?
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The Shadow of a Gunman was released on December 4, 1972 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Shadow of a Gunman worth watching?
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The Shadow of a Gunman (1972) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.