Rocky Road to Dublin(1968)
Rocky Road to Dublin Synopsis
Irish-born journalist Peter Lennon examines the contemporary (1967) state of the Republic of Ireland, posing the question, “What do you do with your revolution once you’ve got it?” It argues that Ireland was dominated by cultural isolationism, Gaelic and clerical traditionalism at the time of its making.
Rocky Road to Dublin (1968) is a documentary film directed by Peter Lennon, released on September 30, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars John Huston, Peter Lennon, Sean O’Faoláin and Conor Cruise O’Brien. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Lennon
- Writers:
- Peter Lennon
- Producers:
- Victor Herbert
- Cinematographer:
- Raoul Coutard
- Status:
- Released
Rocky Road to Dublin (1968) Trailer
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Rocky Road to Dublin Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Huston
as Self
Peter Lennon
as Self - Narrator
Sean O’Faoláin
as Self
- Conor Cruise O’Brien
Conor Cruise O’Brien
as Self
- Douglas Gageby
Douglas Gageby
as Self
- Jim Fitzgerald
Jim Fitzgerald
as Self
- Liam O’Briain
Liam O’Briain
as Self
- Phyllis Hamilton
Phyllis Hamilton
as Self
Luke Kelly
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Peter Lennon, written by Peter Lennon, produced by Victor Herbert.
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Rocky Road to Dublin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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Rocky Road to Dublin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rocky Road to Dublin online?
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Rocky Road to Dublin (1968) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rocky Road to Dublin?
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The main cast of Rocky Road to Dublin (1968) includes John Huston, Peter Lennon, Sean O’Faoláin, Conor Cruise O’Brien and Douglas Gageby. The film was directed by Peter Lennon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rocky Road to Dublin released?
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Rocky Road to Dublin was released on September 30, 1968 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Rocky Road to Dublin worth watching?
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Rocky Road to Dublin (1968) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rocky Road to Dublin?
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Yes. The official Rocky Road to Dublin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.