Rest in Violence
2nd episode of the 4th season of ITV Television Playhouse
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Rest in Violence is a 1958 British television play directed by Cliff Owen and starring Richard Harris. It followed on the success of the previous Owen-Harris collaboration, The Iron Harp.[1]
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 2
Episode 2
Directed byCliff Owen
Written byVincent James
Original air dateSeptember 12, 1958
| "Rest in Violence" | |
|---|---|
| ITV Television Playhouse episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Cliff Owen |
| Written by | Vincent James |
| Original air date | September 12, 1958 |
| Running time | 60 mins |
Plot
The clash between two Irish brothers, peaceful farmer Mat and IRA man Dan. Dan seeks refuge with Mat, to the consternation of Mat's wife Maura.
Cast
- Patrick McGoohan as Mat Galvin
- Richard Harris as Dan Galvin
- Maureen Connell as Maura Galvin
- Donal Donnelly as Conor Keegan
- David Kelly as Sergeant Hanna