A Breed of Heroes

Sep 04, 1994 1h 30m

In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.

Crew

Details

Status

Released

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

English

Production Companies

BBC

BBC Northern Ireland

Cast

Samuel West

Lt. Charles Thoroughgood

Nicholas Farrell

Lt. Col Ian Gowrie, MC

Patrick Drury

Maj. Anthony Hamilton-Smith

Maj. Edward Lumley

Brian Beasely

Capt. Colin Reach

Capt. Nigel Beale