The Great Irish Famine
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary examines the Irish Famine of 1845 caused by a blight that destroyed the potato crops, the main source of food for the rural poor of Ireland. The special takes a look at the cause of the blight, inadequate relief from the British, the ineffective way the government dealt with the crisis,
Cast & Crew
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Pete Lawrence
Director
Ian Gibson
Narrator
Ian Burns
Dubbing Mixer
Declan Byrne
Editor
Bryan Elliott
Sound
Frank Gallagher
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Irish Famine
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1996
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Documentary examines the Irish Famine of 1845 caused by a blight that destroyed the potato crops, the main source of food for the rural poor of Ireland. The special takes a look at the cause of the blight, inadequate relief from the British, the ineffective way the government dealt with the crisis, and the survivors who found their way to America.
Director
Pete Lawrence
Director
Cast
Ian Gibson
Narrator
Crew
Ian Burns
Dubbing Mixer
Declan Byrne
Editor
Bryan Elliott
Sound
Frank Gallagher
Music
Maureen Gallagher
Executive Producer
Mark Garrett
Assistant Camera Operator
Eric Gillespie
Photography
Rosaleen Kane
Production Assistant
Bob Mcclung
Titles
Maighread Ni Dhomhaill
Song Performer
Cormac O'grada
Consultant
John Percival
Producer
Nigel Rees
Sound
Dolores Shields
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Irish Famine
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1996
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
