Hennessy (1975)

5.1/10 103 min Thriller Drama Action

Overview

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.

Cast

Rod Steiger

Niall Hennessy

Lee Remick

Kate Brooke

Richard Johnson

Insp. Hollis

Trevor Howard

Comdr. Rice

Peter Egan

Williams

Eric Porter

Tobin

Ian Hogg

Gerry

Stanley Lebor

Hawk

John Hallam

Boyle

Patrick Stewart

Tilney

David Collings

Covey

John Shrapnel

Tipaldi

Hugh Moxey

Stephen Burgess, MP

Margery Mason

Housekeeper

Patsy Kensit

Angie Hennessy

Oliver Maguire

Mick

Charles Kay

Westminster Guide

Diana Fairfax

Margaret Hennessy

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