A War of Children

A War of Children is a 1972 television film directed by George Schaefer, written by James Costigan, and starring Vivien Merchant, Jenny Agutter, and John Ronane.

Premise

During The Troubles in Northern Ireland, two middle-class families in Belfast, one Catholic and one Protestant, turn from friends to bitter enemies. Their children face the painful consequences.

Cast

Vivien Merchant as Nora Tomelty
Jenny Agutter as Maureen Tomelty
John Ronane as Frank Tomelty
Danny Figgis as Donal Tomelty
Anthony Andrews as Reg Hogg
Aideen O'Kelly as Meg McCullum
David G. Meredith as Robbie McCullum
Oliver Maguire as Ian McCullum
Patrick Dawson as Seamus Lynch

Awards

The film won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Program - Drama or Comedy and was nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program. It was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Film.