A War of Children

A War of Children is a 1972 television film directed by George Schaefer, written by James Costigan, and starring Vivien Merchant, Jenny Agutter, and John Ronane.

Premise
During The Troubles in Northern Ireland, two middle-class families in Belfast, one Catholic and one Protestant, turn from friends to bitter enemies. Their children face the painful consequences.

Cast

 * Vivien Merchant as Nora Tomelty
 * Jenny Agutter as Maureen Tomelty
 * John Ronane as Frank Tomelty
 * Danny Figgis as Donal Tomelty
 * Anthony Andrews as Reg Hogg
 * Aideen O'Kelly as Meg McCullum
 * David G. Meredith as Robbie McCullum
 * Oliver Maguire as Ian McCullum
 * Patrick Dawson as Seamus Lynch

Awards
The film won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Program - Drama or Comedy and was nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program. It was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Film.