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Children in the Crossfire

  • TV Movie
  • 1984
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
132
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Children in the Crossfire (1984)
Drama

For the children of Northern Ireland, violence and hatred are a way of life passed from one generation to the next. In "Children in the Crossfire" four children from both sides of the confli... Read allFor the children of Northern Ireland, violence and hatred are a way of life passed from one generation to the next. In "Children in the Crossfire" four children from both sides of the conflict come to America through a special project, and discover each other away from the ravage... Read allFor the children of Northern Ireland, violence and hatred are a way of life passed from one generation to the next. In "Children in the Crossfire" four children from both sides of the conflict come to America through a special project, and discover each other away from the ravages of their homeland.

  • Director
    • George Schaefer
  • Writer
    • Lionel Chetwynd
  • Stars
    • Julia Duffy
    • Charles Haid
    • David Huffman
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    132
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Schaefer
    • Writer
      • Lionel Chetwynd
    • Stars
      • Julia Duffy
      • Charles Haid
      • David Huffman
    • 3User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Julia Duffy
    Julia Duffy
    • Dee Malone
    Charles Haid
    Charles Haid
    • Fred Chandler
    David Huffman
    David Huffman
    • Larry Malone
    Karen Valentine
    Karen Valentine
    • Pam Chandler
    Niall Toibin
    Niall Toibin
    • Vincent Lavery
    Grainne Clark
    • Beth
    Peter Gilroy
    • Bobby Baxter
    Geraldine Hughes
    Geraldine Hughes
    • Mary
    James Norris
    James Norris
    • Timmy
    Oliver Maguire
    • Father Gene
    Michael Duffy
    • Reverend George
    John Kavanagh
    John Kavanagh
    • Beth's Father
    Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron
    • Mickey Chandler
    Penelope Windust
    Penelope Windust
    • TV Newswoman
    David Held
    • Sam Chandler
    Garn Stephens
    Garn Stephens
    • Doctor
    Henry G. Sanders
    Henry G. Sanders
    • Mailman
    Phyl Stafford
    • Timmy's Mother
    • Director
      • George Schaefer
    • Writer
      • Lionel Chetwynd
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    9mal021400

    A wonderful Man

    In my senior year of high school 92-93 I had the pleasure of Having Vincent Lavery as one of my teachers. He was teaching Government and econ. her in Fresno, ca. He was also a great soccer coach. It took me a little while to understand why he was explaining what was happening in his home land before I could understand what it meant to us here in the USA. I learned a lot from this wonderful man and He tough us about Children's Committee 10 and 20 which was what created the movie Children in the crossfire. I believed that he made a large difference in these children's lives do to the fact that he had a positive affect on my life almost 22 years ago.

    Michelle Lindsay (Cook) Graduating class from Mclane High School 1993
    10coop1st

    TRUE STORY

    This is an amazing story of how one man, Vincent Lavery, brought children from opposing sides(Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland) of an age-old conflict together to counter the ever-present dehumanization of "the other". Lavery's organization was successful. This is a great story, one that really puts things into perspective. It is thought provoking and emotion evoking. Anybody who has been touched by violence and hatred or knows of the situation in Northern Ireland will appreciate this movie, this story and Lavery's organization. Something else to note in the story is overwhelming courage in the children to forge friendships with children of their opposing religion while family, friends and peers are working against them. The best thing about it is that it is 100% true in all aspects. I would definately recommend this movie to anyone.
    10srmccarthy

    Excellent! -> A MUST SEE!!!

    Are you Irish? Interested in world events? Enjoy stories about war? Concerned about human relationship? Interested in world peace? Guardian of a child? Like Children? Interested in social research? ....Heck -> Like violence, blood & war!? Like TRUE STORIES THAT CHANGE LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!

    If ANY of the above is true, then THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU!!!!

    If you have a heart or if you think you might, please watch this wonderful movie! This is based upon true events!

    Four children are taken from their hate filled world in Northern Ireland (these being mixed religions, both Protestant and Catholic), brought to America, placed in homes (Cath. w/ Prot.) and given the chance (without adult influence) to make their OWN decision as to who is friend or foe!!! You Can't miss this one!

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      Geraldine Hughes's debut.
    • Soundtracks
      The Town I Loved So Well
      Words and Music by Phil Coulter

      Sung by Jim McCann

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1984 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I korselden
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Gaylord Productions
      • Schaefer/Karpf Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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