The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell is a feature film. directed by Tomás Seoighe. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride, Stephen Jones, and Bridin Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh
Synopsis
The Queen -v- Patrick O'Donnell reveals on screen for the first time the true story behind one of the most compelling murder plots in Irish history, a thrilling tale of violence, courtroom drama, romance and political intrigue. Containing evidence from British Home Office files kept secret for 100 years, it reveals shocking new information about the fate of the quiet-spoken Donegal man who killed the infamous informer James Carey on board a ship off the coast of South Africa in 1883. What possessed the illiterate labourer from the Donegal Gaeltacht to shoot the leader of The Invincibles? Who was the mystery woman posing as his wife? And why did both the US President and the French luminary Victor Hugo plead that Patrick O'Donnell not be hanged for his crime?
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride
as Patrick O'Donnell
Stephen Jones
as James Carey
Bridin Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh
as Susan Gallagher
Sophie Campbell
as Maggie Carey
Eoin Geoghegan
as Robert Cubitt
Ciarán Campbell
as Dan O'Donnell
Sam McGovern
as Dan Curley
Peadar Cox
as Sir Henry James
Simon Coury
as An Breitheamh Denman
Tom Lynskey
as Charles Russell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell about?
The Queen -v- Patrick O'Donnell reveals on screen for the first time the true story behind one of the most compelling murder plots in Irish history, a thrilling tale of violence, courtroom drama, r...
Who directed The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell?
The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell was directed by Tomás Seoighe.
How long is The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell?
The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell released?
The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell was released on July 23, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell?
The main cast of The Queen v Patrick O'Donnell includes Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride, Stephen Jones, Bridin Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh, Sophie Campbell, Eoin Geoghegan.