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Shellshock

Shellshock

20110h 11m

Overview

Ireland, 1923. A young man returns home after fighting for the British Army during World War One. He struggles to settle back in, his memories of the trenches still haunting him.

Written by John Corcoran
Produced by Jeanie Igoe
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Top Cast

Donal Gallery

Donal Gallery

Padraig

Jane McGrath

Jane McGrath

Mary

B

Ben Mulhern

Davey

J

John Carey

Grady

D

David Brazil

German Soldier

Pascal Scott

Pascal Scott

Thomas

C

Conor O'Gorman

Party Goer (uncredited)

About Shellshock

Shellshock is a drama, history, war film released in 2011. it stars Donal Gallery, Jane McGrath, Ben Mulhern. Ireland, 1923. A young man returns home after fighting for the British Army during World War One. He struggles to settle back in, his memories of the trenches still haunting him.

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