Blind Flight
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| Blind Flight | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | John Furse |
| Written by | John Furse |
| Starring | Linus Roache Ian Hart Nayef Rashed |
| Release date(s) | 2003 |
| Running time | 97 min. |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
Blind Flight is a British film, released in 2003. It is based on the true-life story of the kidnapping and imprisonment of English journalist John McCarthy and the Irish journalist Brian Keenan in the Lebanon from 1986 until their release in 1991. The film is based on Keenan's memoir, An Evil Cradling. The film received widespread critical acclaim, being nominated for six awards, and winning a BAFTA. It was written and directed by John Furse.
[edit] Selected cast
- Linus Roache as John McCarthy
- Mohamad Chamas as Abid
- Ian Hart as Brian Keenan
- Nayef Rashed as Militia leader
- Lynn Farleigh as John's Mother
- Aine Ni Mhuiri as Brian's Mum
- Paddy Rocks as Brian's Dad
- Stephen Don as RUC Officer
- Ziad Lahoud as Said
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