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Guns in the Heather (1969)

1969-07-07 · 2h 24m · EN
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An American foreign exchange student in Ireland, Rich Evans (Kurt Russell), gets caught up in espionage when a dying man gives him a message to pass to his older brother, who is an American intelligence agent unbeknownst to Rich. Rich and his friend are then kidnapped by an Eastern Bloc agent pretending to be from the American Embassy in the hopes that they will lead him to a scientist who is attempting to defect to the West. Originally aired in 3 parts on 'Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color' TV series, then re-edited into a theatrical feature in Europe under the title, 'The Secret of Boyne Castle.'

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Robert ButlerDirectorHerman GrovesWriter

Top billed cast

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Glenn CorbettGlenn CorbettTom EvansAlfred BurkeAlfred BurkeKersnerKurt RussellKurt RussellRich EvansPatrick DawsonPatrick DawsonSean O'ConnorPatrick BarrPatrick BarrLord BoyneHugh McDermottHugh McDermottCarletonPatrick WestwoodPatrick WestwoodLevickEddie ByrneEddie ByrneBaileyGodfrey QuigleyGodfrey QuigleyMeisterKevin StoneyKevin StoneyErnhardtShay GormanShay GormanHeadmasterNiall TóibínNiall TóibínKettering

Keywords

EspionageSpyIrelandEastern blockDefectionIntelligence agentDisney

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityEspionage · Spy · IrelandPacingAction · LongEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference291802Actor preference204153 · 130193 · 297705

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Frequently asked questions about Guns in the Heather

What is Guns in the Heather about?

An American foreign exchange student in Ireland, Rich Evans (Kurt Russell), gets caught up in espionage when a dying man gives him a message to pass to his older brother, who is an American intelligence agent unbeknownst to Rich. Rich and his friend are then kidnapped by an Eastern Bloc agent pretending to be from the American Embassy in the hopes that they will lead him to a scientist who is attempting to defect to the West. Originally aired in 3 parts on 'Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color' TV series, then re-edited into a theatrical feature in Europe under the title, 'The Secret of Boyne Castle.'

How long is Guns in the Heather?

Guns in the Heather has a runtime of 144 minutes.