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The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall (2008): Cast

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The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Rowan Joffe, starring Kerry Fox as Jocelyn Hurndall, Jodie Whittaker and Stephen Dillane. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Rowan Joffe
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall About?

The premise of The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall without spoilers.

After Tom Hurndall is shot in the head while volunteering in Gaza, his parents Anthony and Jocelyn travel to Israel seeking answers. Expecting sympathy, they encounter an official narrative that contradicts eyewitness testimony and a silence from authorities. When an Israeli army report appears to whitewash the incident, the Hurndalls launch their own investigation, confronting the army’s open‑fire rules and the soldier who fired the shot.

The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall Themes & Keywords

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  • gaza
  • palestine
  • israel
  • gaza strip
  • activist
  • israeli history
  • israel defense forces
  • israel war crime
  • israel palestine conflict
  • journalism student
  • british history
  • israeli palestinian conflict
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Cast & crew

The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall Cast & Characters

Kerry Fox leads the cast as Jocelyn Hurndall, with Jodie Whittaker as Sophie Hurndall and Stephen Dillane as Anthony Hurndall. Directed by Rowan Joffe; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rowan Joffe

More films directed by Rowan Joffe, best-rated first: Brighton Rock, Before I Go to Sleep and Secret Life.

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The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall?

The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall released?

The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall was released on October 13, 2008.

Who directed The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall?

The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall was directed by Rowan Joffe.

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Who is in the cast of The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall?

The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall stars Kerry Fox as Jocelyn Hurndall, Jodie Whittaker as Sophie Hurndall and Stephen Dillane as Anthony Hurndall, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall have a post-credit scene?

No. The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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