Movie

A Breed of Heroes

★ 3.7(3)19941h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Diarmuid Lawrence
Release date: 1994-09-04
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About A Breed of Heroes

A Breed of Heroes is a 1994 movie in the TV Movie, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, starring Samuel West, Nicholas Farrell and Patrick Drury. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Breed of Heroes in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.

Cast

Samuel West

Lt. Charles Thoroughgood

Nicholas Farrell

Lt. Col Ian Gowrie, MC

Patrick Drury

Maj. Anthony Hamilton-Smith

Robert Bathurst

Maj. Edward Lumley

Richard Griffiths

Brian Beasely

Daniel Flynn

Capt. Colin Reach

William Tapley

Capt. Nigel Beale

Alexander Armstrong

Capt. Henry Sandy

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Lt. Tim Bentink

Jonathan Firth

Lt. Chatsworth

Neil Roberts

Lt. Philip Lamb

Natascha McElhone

Janet

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Breed of Heroes in Canada?+

A Breed of Heroes is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Breed of Heroes on Netflix?+

A Breed of Heroes is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is A Breed of Heroes?+

A Breed of Heroes has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in A Breed of Heroes?+

A Breed of Heroes stars Samuel West, Nicholas Farrell, Patrick Drury, Robert Bathurst and Richard Griffiths.

When did A Breed of Heroes come out?+

A Breed of Heroes is a 1994 movie directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.

What genre is A Breed of Heroes?+

A Breed of Heroes is TV Movie, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed A Breed of Heroes?+

A Breed of Heroes was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.