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1916 (2016): Cast

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1916 is a 2016 documentary directed by Pat Collins and Ruán Magan, starring Liam Neeson as Narrator. It runs 4 hours 9 minutes.

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1916 (2016) movie poster
Runtime
4h 9m (249 min)
Directors
Pat Collins and Ruán Magan
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1916 About?

The premise of 1916 without spoilers.

The documentary weaves rare archival footage, newly filmed on‑location segments from around the world, and interviews with experts to reveal the untold influence of Irish Americans in the lead‑up to the Easter Rising. Though militarily defeated, the rebels secured a moral victory that echoed across Ireland, India and other freedom movements.

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Cast & crew

1916 Cast & Characters

Liam Neeson plays Narrator in 1916. Directed by Pat Collins and Ruán Magan.

From the directors

More from Pat Collins and Ruán Magan

More films directed by Pat Collins and Ruán Magan, best-rated first: That They May Face the Rising Sun, Song of Granite, The Cable That Changed the World and Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey.

Details

1916 Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “1916: The Irish Rebellion” and “1916: Ирландское восстание”.

Also known as
  • 1916: The Irish Rebellion
  • 1916: Ирландское восстание

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FAQ

1916 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 1916, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1916?

1916 runs 4 hours 9 minutes (249 minutes).

Who directed 1916?

1916 was directed by Pat Collins and Ruán Magan.

More films by Pat Collins

Who is in the cast of 1916?

1916 stars Liam Neeson as Narrator.

Does 1916 have a post-credit scene?

No. 1916 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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