Guests of the Nation
Feb 09, 1981 · 1h
Director
John J. DesmondOverview
This drama tells the story of Irish insurgents and the captured British soldiers whom they are assigned to guard. While confined to a remote farmhouse the foursome enjoy card playing, jig dancing, and a great deal of amiable bickering. Throughout the conviviality, however, Barney Callahan is haunted by the knowledge that reprisals will be in order if the Irish harm their British captives.
Cast of Guests of the Nation
Crew of Guests of the Nation
John J. DesmondDirector- Phylis GellerProducer
Jac VenzaExecutive Producer- John. J. GodfreyEditor
- Barbara ClamanCasting
- Jennifer von MayrhauserCostume Design
- Neil McKenzieTheatre Play
- Kenneth CavanderTeleplay
Elizabeth SwadosMusic- Karl EigstiArt Direction
- Tony MarreroHairstylist
- Margaret SunshineMakeup Artist
- Frank O'ConnorOriginal Story
About Guests of the Nation
What is Guests of the Nation about?
This drama tells the story of Irish insurgents and the captured British soldiers whom they are assigned to guard. While confined to a remote farmhouse the foursome enjoy card playing, jig dancing, and a great deal of amiable bickering. Throughout the conviviality, however, Barney Callahan is haunted by the knowledge that reprisals will be in order if the Irish harm their British captives.
When was Guests of the Nation released?
Guests of the Nation was released on February 9, 1981.
How long is Guests of the Nation?
Guests of the Nation runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Guests of the Nation?
Guests of the Nation was directed by John J. Desmond.
Who is in the cast of Guests of the Nation?
The cast of Guests of the Nation includes Frank Converse (Barney Callahan), Estelle Parsons (Kate O'Connell), Nesbitt Blaisdell (Belcher), Richard Cottrell (Noble) and Charlie Stavola (Hawkins).