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When two Irish insurgents are assigned to guard two captured British soldiers at a remote farmhouse, the foursome pass the time by playing cards, dancing jigs, and bickering amiably about their respective countries and religions. Throughout the conviviality, Barney Callahan is haunted by the knowled...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), Broadway Theatre Archive, Kultur Video
Other Authors:	Desmond, John, Geller, Phylis, Swados, Elizabeth, Converse, Frank, 1938-, Cottrell, Richard, Stavola, Charlie, Balisdell, Nesbitt, Kepros, Nicholas, Tammi, Tom V. V., O'Mallon, Brian, Parsons, Estelle, McKenzie, Neil, O'Connor, Frank, 1903-1966
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	West Long Branch, NJ : [New York, N.Y.] : Kultur ; Broadway Theatre Archive, [between 2000 and 2009?]
Subjects:	Ireland > History > 20th century > Drama. Ireland > History > Civil War, 1922-1923 > Drama.

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Summary:	When two Irish insurgents are assigned to guard two captured British soldiers at a remote farmhouse, the foursome pass the time by playing cards, dancing jigs, and bickering amiably about their respective countries and religions. Throughout the conviviality, Barney Callahan is haunted by the knowledge that reprisals will be in order if the Irish harm their British captives.
Item Description:	"For Connecticut Public Television." Based on the short story by Frank O'Connor. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (58 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
Format:	DVD.
Production Credits:	Music, Elizabeth Swados ; adapted for television, Kenneth Cavander ; editor, John J. Godfrey.