02 Mar 1980
Attica
Acclaimed dramatization recreating the incidents surrounding the 1971 revolt in New York's Attica State Prison that lasted for 23 days and resulted in the greatest casualty toll between Americans since the Civil War.
Top Billed Cast
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor Larry Marley
Barry Ward Gordon Close
Martin McCann Oscar
Niamh McGrady Jill
Eileen Walsh Kate Marley
Aaron Monaghan Joe
Ross McKinney Danny Marley
Elva Trill Young Widow
Tim Creed Brendan 'Bik' MacFarlane
Cillian O'Sullivan Bobby
Patrick Buchanan Gerry
Andy Kellegher Warder Williams
David Coakley George
Will Irvine Maguire
Lalor Roddy Henry
Stefan Dunbar Ken
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