Movie Description
The Strange Case of The Irish Crown Jewels
(2003)Overview
The story of ‘the greatest single blow against British Imperialism of its time’. A cocktail of jewel thefts, cover-ups and a Royal gay scandal that threatened to rock the British Monarchy to its foundations. The Irish Crown Jewels were stolen by Frank Shackleton, brother of famous polar explorer Ernest Shackleton and this film is a wonderful historical who-dunnit, investigating the evidence, theories, conspiracies and hoaxes surrounding the theft.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gerry Nelson
- Writer : Gerry Nelson
- Cast : Paul Begg,John Cafferky,Matt Cook,Myles Dungan,Peter Galloway,Kevin Hannafin,Susan Hood,Scott MacMillan,Michael McElhatton
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Facts
Original TitleThe Strange Case of The Irish Crown Jewels
Status Released
Release Information
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2003-11-08
Original Language
Runtime 00h 52m
Production CompaniesRTÉ,History UK,History Canada
Genres
- Documentary