Ransom '79

Ransom '79

84 mins | Documentary | May 24, 2024

Veteran journalist Charlie Bird battles the debilitating effects of Motor Neurone Disease while trying to break one final story in the time he has left.

Ransom '79

84 mins | Documentary | May 24, 2024

Ransom '79
Veteran journalist Charlie Bird battles the debilitating effects of Motor Neurone Disease while trying to break one final story in the time he has left.
Producers Screen Ireland, John Kelleher Media, Virgin Media, Coimisún Na Meán
Original title Ransom '79
Directors Colm Quinn
Writers Charlie Bird, Colin Murphy, Colm Quinn

Cast

Charlie Bird

as Self

Colin Murphy

as Self

Dave Rowe

as Willie 'Four Goals' Magee