Hennessy

"The Most Intensive Manhunt Ever Mounted!"

Aug 29 1975 PG 1h 43m
Action, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

Hennessy is an Irishman who believes in peace, but who has had connections to the I.R.A. After his family is killed he plots revenge, setting out to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.

Written by

John Gay, Richard Johnson

Directed by

Don Sharp

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

American International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
937
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA