The Gentle Gunman (1952)
The relationship between brothers Terry and Matt, both active in the IRA, comes under strain when Terry begins to question the use of violence.
Top billed cast
John MillsTerence Sullivan
Dirk BogardeMatt Sullivan
Robert BeattyShinto
Elizabeth SellarsMaureen Fagan
Barbara MullenMolly Fagan
Eddie ByrneFlynn
Joseph TomeltyDr Brannigan
Gilbert HardingHenry Truethome
James KenneyJohnny Fagan
Liam RedmondConnolly
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