Cal

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Cal (24-Aug-1984)

Director: Pat O'Connor

Writer: Bernard MacLaverty

From novel: Cal by Bernard MacLaverty

Keywords: Romantic Drama, IRA

An aimless Catholic boy participates in seemingly minor IRA errands, and becomes a party the murder of a Protestant policeman. He falls in love with the older Marcella, to the point of infatuation, only learning later that her husband was the killed policeman; meanwhile, police continue to follow leads. Highly improbable romantic drama set in the Troubles, with Mirren somewhat miscast.

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

John Lynch Actor 26-Dec-1961 Cal

Helen Mirren Actor 26-Jul-1945 Prime Suspect

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