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81

199628mStephen Burke
IMDb 7.6

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Presented as the work of a French TV crew sent to cover the Bobby Sands 1981 hunger strike, '81 is, in fact, a fictional look at two Belfast families: one catholic and nationalist, one protestant and unionist.

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What is 81 (1996) about?

Presented as the work of a French TV crew sent to cover the Bobby Sands 1981 hunger strike, '81 is, in fact, a fictional look at two Belfast families: one catholic and nationalist, one protestant and unionist.

Who stars in 81?

81 stars Robert Hickey (Tommy Friel), Lalor Roddy (Bernard Friel). The film was directed by Stephen Burke.

How long is 81?

81 has a runtime of 28 min and premiered in 1996.

Is 81 worth watching?

81 holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10.

Where can I watch 81?

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