Rest in Violence

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.

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

Reception

The Daily Echo called it "superbly acted". The Liverpool Post called it "a memorable production". The Guardian called it "a good, strong thriller."