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Historical documentary

Shooting the Darkness (2019): Cast

Shooting the Darkness (2019) movie poster

Shooting the Darkness is a 2019 historical documentary directed by Tom Burke, starring Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Theresa May and Alan Lewis. It runs 53 minutes and was made on a reported $185,000 budget.

Shooting the Darkness (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
53 min
Director
Tom Burke
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
Studio
RTÉ
Budget
$185K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shooting the Darkness About?

The premise of Shooting the Darkness without spoilers.

In 1968, as conflict erupted in Northern Ireland, a group of men found themselves unexpectedly documenting the violence. Originally intending to photograph weddings and local celebrities, they instead became war photographers, capturing the harsh realities of the Troubles. The film presents their firsthand accounts of the period between 1968 and 1998, revealing powerful and often shocking images of ordinary people caught in the crossfire, offering a raw and unflinching look at a turbulent time.

Cast & crew

Shooting the Darkness Cast

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom leads the cast, with Theresa May and Alan Lewis. Directed by Tom Burke; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Details

Shooting the Darkness Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Irlande du Nord : des photos qui ont marqué l’histoire” and “Nordirland: Fotos, die Geschichte schrieben”.

Also known as
  • Irlande du Nord : des photos qui ont marqué l’histoire
  • Nordirland: Fotos, die Geschichte schrieben
  • Irlanda del Norte: fotos que han hecho historia
  • Irlandia Północna: zdjęcia, które przeszły do historii
  • Irlanda del Nord: le foto che hanno fatto la storia
  • Irlande du Nord - Des photos qui ont marqué l’histoire

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FAQ

Shooting the Darkness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Shooting the Darkness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shooting the Darkness?

Shooting the Darkness runs 53 minutes.

When was Shooting the Darkness released?

Shooting the Darkness was released on January 30, 2019.

Who directed Shooting the Darkness?

Shooting the Darkness was directed by Tom Burke.

More films by Tom Burke

Who is in the cast of Shooting the Darkness?

Shooting the Darkness stars Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Theresa May and Alan Lewis, among 14 credited actors.

What was the budget of Shooting the Darkness?

Shooting the Darkness had a reported budget of $185,000.

Does Shooting the Darkness have a post-credit scene?

No. Shooting the Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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