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The Year London Blew Up(2005)
Status: Released
Date: 2005-09-01
90%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 42m
Overview:
Told through documentary, drama and first-hand accounts, this revealing film is a unique account of the most ruthless IRA bombing campaign ever to hit mainland Britain.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Discovery UK
Movie: The Year London Blew Up
Top 10 Billed Cast
David Morrissey
Narrator (voice)
Michael Colgan
Joseph O'Connell
Chris O'Dowd
Brendan Dowd
Jonjo O'Neill
Harry Duggan
Edward MacLiam
Eddie Buttler
Tim Preece
John Matthews
David Sibley
Detective Inspector
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Overview
Told through documentary, drama and first-hand accounts, this revealing film is a unique account of the most ruthless IRA bombing campaign ever to hit mainland Britain.
Release Date
2005-09-01
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Rating:
4.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
English
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