Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini

Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini

60% | Mar 03, 2020 | Documentary, Drama

The true and forgotten story of Violet Gibson, daughter of the Lord Chancellor to Ireland, who shot fascist dictator Benito Mussolini at point-blank range as she faced a Fascist mob in Rome in 1926. The film looks at how she almost changed the course of history and the enormous personal price she paid.

Featured Cast

Barrie Dowdall
Director
Kevin de la Isla O'Neill
Director

Cast

Violet Gibson
Olwen Fouéré
Violet Gibson
Rosario Marciano
Paraic Cullen
Rosario Marciano
Mary McGrath
Siobhan Lynam
Mary McGrath
Dr. Giannelly
Ciaran McGlynn
Dr. Giannelly
Constance Gibson
Laura Kelly
Constance Gibson

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