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  • Who Bombed Birmingham? (1990)
  • TV Movie | 105 min | Crime, Drama
Who Bombed Birmingham? (1990)
TV Movie | 105 min | Crime, Drama

In 1974, a pair of pub bombings rocked Birmingham, England. The terrorist attacks killed dozens of innocent civilians, and wounded many more. But another tragedy took place in their aftermath: the wrongful conviction of six men for the ...See moreIn 1974, a pair of pub bombings rocked Birmingham, England. The terrorist attacks killed dozens of innocent civilians, and wounded many more. But another tragedy took place in their aftermath: the wrongful conviction of six men for the crime. This docudrama follows researchers Chris Mullin (Sir John Hurt) and Ian McBride (Martin Shaw) as they investigate the case of the "Birmingham Six". As the pair uncover Police misconduct, they embark on a search for the true perpetrators of the mass murders. Written by mike mcleod See less
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Michael Beckham (as Mike Beckham)
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Michael Beckham (as Mike Beckham)
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Apr 22, 1990 (United States)

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40 cast members
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Martin Shaw
Ian McBride Ian McBride   See fewer
John Hurt
Chris Mullin Chris Mullin   See fewer
Roger Allam
Charles Tremayne Charles Tremayne   See fewer
Robert Lang
Detective Superintendant Ibison Detective Superintendant Ibison   See fewer
Patrick Malahide
Mike Mansfield Mike Mansfield   See fewer
Bob Peck
Chief Supt. Tom Meffen Chief Supt. Tom Meffen   See fewer
Leslie Phillips
Lord Chief Justice Lane Lord Chief Justice Lane   See fewer
Terence Rigby
Det. Supt. George Reade Det. Supt. George Reade   See fewer
David Ryall
Dr. Frank Skuse Dr. Frank Skuse   See fewer
John Woodvine
Tom Clarke Tom Clarke   See fewer
David Bamber
David Mellor MP, Home Office David Mellor MP, Home Office   See fewer
James Berwick
Joe Cahill Joe Cahill   See fewer
Brid Brennan
Sister of IRA man Sister of IRA man   See fewer
Brendan Cauldwell
Callaghan Callaghan   See fewer
Heather Chasen
The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher   See fewer
Tony Doyle
Richard Ferguson QC Richard Ferguson QC   See fewer
Diane Fletcher
Gareth Peirce Gareth Peirce   See fewer
Julian Glover
Igor Judge QC Igor Judge QC   See fewer
Peter Gowen
Eamon O'Connor Eamon O'Connor   See fewer
Ciarán Hinds
Richard McIlkenny Richard McIlkenny   See fewer
David Howey
Bob Clay MP Bob Clay MP   See fewer
John Keegan
IRA Prisoner IRA Prisoner   See fewer
Brendan Laird
Billy Power Billy Power   See fewer
John Lynch
IRA man in cottage IRA man in cottage   See fewer
David Lyon
Dr. Brian Caddy Dr. Brian Caddy   See fewer
Ian McElhinney
Sinn Fein leader Sinn Fein leader   See fewer
Gerard McSorley
Paddy Mcllkenny Paddy Mcllkenny   See fewer
Niall O'Brien
Walker Walker   See fewer
Maurice O'Callaghan
Bishop Daly Bishop Daly   See fewer
Donald Pickering
Douglas Hurd, Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, Foreign Secretary   See fewer
Struan Rodger
Ex-IRA man Ex-IRA man   See fewer
Niall Toibin
Paddy Joe Hill Paddy Joe Hill   See fewer
Elaine Turrell
Ex-policewoman Joyce Lynas Ex-policewoman Joyce Lynas   See fewer
Nigel Lata-Burston
Pub local (uncredited) Pub local (uncredited)   See fewer
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