The Gentle Gunman (play)
The Gentle Gunman is a 1950 thriller play by the British writer Roger MacDougall. A former IRA gunman attempts to renounce his violent past, as he is now convinced a non-violent approach is best. It premiered at the Cambridge Arts Theatre before transferring to the Arts Theatre in London's West End where it ran for 31 performances between 2 and 27 August 1950. The original London cast included Henry Hewitt, Robin Bailey, Victor Maddern, Larry Burns, Michael Golden, Harry Towb, Eddie Byrne, Kevin Stoney, Louise Hampton and Maureen Pryor.[1] The production was televised by the BBC in September 1950.[2] AdaptationIn 1952 it was made into a film of the same title by Ealing Studios, directed by Basil Dearden and starring John Mills, Dirk Bogarde and Elizabeth Sellars.[3] References
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