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Rated 5.2 on TMDB

Hennessy

The Most Intensive Manhunt Ever Mounted!

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.

Released: 1975
Runtime: 1h 43m
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Action
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Direction and writing

Richard JohnsonOriginal Story

John GayScreenplay

Cast

Rod SteigerNiall Hennessy
Lee RemickKate Brooke
Richard JohnsonInsp. Hollis

Don SharpDirector

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Trevor HowardComdr. Rice

Peter EganWilliams

Eric PorterTobin

Stanley LeborHawk

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