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'71

'71

20146.81h 39m

Overview

A young British soldier must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during a riot in the streets of Belfast.

Directed by Yann Demange
Written by Gregory Burke
Produced by Robin Gutch, Angus Lamont
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $3.2M

Top Cast

Jack O'Connell

Jack O'Connell

Gary Hook

Sean Harris

Sean Harris

Captain Sandy Browning

Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson

Sergeant Leslie Lewis

Sam Reid

Sam Reid

Lt. Armitage

Sam Hazeldine

Sam Hazeldine

C.O.

Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan

Sean Bannon

Charlie Murphy

Charlie Murphy

Brigid

Richard Dormer

Richard Dormer

Eamon

Killian Scott

Killian Scott

Quinn

Babou Ceesay

Babou Ceesay

Corporal

Themes & Keywords

1970sriotnorthern irelandsurvivalsoldierira (irish republican army)explosioncombatbelfast, north irelandabandoned

About '71

'71 is a thriller, action, drama, war film released in 2014 exploring themes of 1970s, riot, northern ireland, survival, soldier, ira (irish republican army). Directed by Yann Demange, it stars Jack O'Connell, Sean Harris, Paul Anderson. A young British soldier must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during a riot in the streets of Belfast.

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