Bloody Sunday

Apr 19 2002 R 1h 47m
Drama, History, War

The dramatised story of the Irish civil rights protest march on January 30 1972 which ended in a massacre by British troops.

Plot

Documentary-style drama showing the events that led up to the tragic incident on January 30, 1972 in the Northern Ireland town of Derry when a protest march led by civil rights activist Ivan Cooper was fired upon by British troops, killing 13 protesters and wounding 14 more.

Written by

Paul Greengrass

Directed by

Paul Greengrass

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Ireland

Production Companies

Hell's Kitchen Films, Screen Ireland, Portman Entertainment Group, Granada Television

Languages

Gaeilge, English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award19 wins & 23 nominations total

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