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Route Irish

Route Irish

The most dangerous road in the world conceals an even deadlier secret.

20115.91h 49m

Overview

A private security contractor in Iraq rejects the official explanation of his friend's death and decides to investigate.

Directed by Ken Loach
Written by Paul Laverty
Produced by Rebecca O'Brien
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Top Cast

Mark Womack

Mark Womack

Fergus

John Bishop

John Bishop

Frankie

Andrea Lowe

Andrea Lowe

Rachel

Geoff Bell

Geoff Bell

Walker

Jack Fortune

Jack Fortune

Haynes

T

Talib Hamafraj

Harim

Jamie Michie

Jamie Michie

Jamie

Najwa Nimri

Najwa Nimri

Marisol

Stephen Lord

Stephen Lord

Stephen

Gary Cargill

Gary Cargill

Undertaker

Themes & Keywords

loss of loved oneiraqbaghdadspecial air service (sas)suspicious death

About Route Irish

Route Irish is a drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of loss of loved one, iraq, baghdad, special air service (sas), suspicious death. Directed by Ken Loach, it stars Mark Womack, John Bishop, Andrea Lowe. A private security contractor in Iraq rejects the official explanation of his friend's death and decides to investigate.

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