
Cal, a young man on the fringes of the IRA, falls in love with Marcella, a Catholic woman whose husband, a Protestant policeman, was killed one year earlier by the IRA.
Directed by Pat O'Connor, Cal leans on a strong ensemble — John Lynch, Helen Mirren, Donal McCann — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
Read More on the Blog
Loading reviews…
Jealousy flares after the headmistress of an elite boarding school for girls becomes obsessed with a new student.
Get weekly picks and blog posts in your inbox.
Fandango At HomeRent or buy — no subscription needed Rent or Buy