Penance
Originally released in 2018. Penance is a action/history film. directed by Tommy Collins.
Starring Peter Coonan, Terry Byrne, and Gerard McSorley
Synopsis
Unequivocal about the need for violence to force Britain out of Ireland, Father Eoin O’Donnell seals the fate of the young and impressionable Antaine by convincing him to fight in the 1916 Rising. Fifty years later, the reappearance of the now-experienced gunman Antaine in a divided Derry throws Father O’Donnell into turmoil. Once allies, the pair are now placed on opposite sides of the same agenda.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Budget
$160K
Production budget
Language
GA
Original language
Country
Ireland
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Director
Top Cast
Peter Coonan
as Fr. Eoin (Young)
Terry Byrne
as Fr. Eoin (Old)
Gerard McSorley
as Murray
Emma Eliza Regan
as Aine Ni Laoighrie
Barry McGovern
as The Commandant
Padhraig Parkinson
as Atain óg
Barry Barnes
as Inspector Joyce
Mimi Carroll
as Mairead
Diona Doherty
as Ellie Nic Shiubhlaigh
Dara Devaney
as Peadar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- GA
- Budget
- $160,000
Production Companies
- De Facto Film and Video
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penance about?
Unequivocal about the need for violence to force Britain out of Ireland, Father Eoin O’Donnell seals the fate of the young and impressionable Antaine by convincing him to fight in the 1916 Rising...
Who directed Penance?
Penance was directed by Tommy Collins.
How long is Penance?
Penance has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Penance released?
Penance was released on May 1, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Penance?
The main cast of Penance includes Peter Coonan, Terry Byrne, Gerard McSorley, Emma Eliza Regan, Barry McGovern.