What is the plot of Hennessy?

A former IRA member seeks revenge after his family is killed by British forces

What are the key story phases in Hennessy?

The story of Hennessy progresses through these phases: Peaceful Past, Tragedy Strikes, Vengeance Planned, London Showdown.

Name: Hennessy
Genre: action, drama, thriller
Released: 1975
Rating: 5.1

Niall Hennessy, a former IRA member, seeks a quiet life with his family in Belfast while maintaining connections to his past.

Peaceful Belfast Life — Former IRA member seeks peaceful life with family Characters: Niall Hennessy, Family Location: Belfast, Ireland
IRA Connections — Maintains ties with IRA despite retirement Characters: Niall Hennessy, Tobin, Gerry, Hawk, Boyle Location: Belfast, Ireland

Niall's family is killed in a chaotic street shootout, reigniting his revolutionary spirit and desire for revenge.

Family Tragedy — Family killed in crossfire during shootout Characters: Niall Hennessy, Family, British Forces Location: Belfast Streets
Vengeance Decision — Niall decides to seek revenge Characters: Niall Hennessy Location: Belfast, Ireland

Niall becomes the target of a Scotland Yard inspector while he evades capture and prepares his deadly revenge mission.

Manhunt Begins — Scotland Yard launches pursuit of Niall Characters: Insp. Hollis, Comdr. Rice, Williams, Tilney Location: Belfast, Ireland
Journey to London — Niall evades capture and travels to London Characters: Niall Hennessy, Insp. Hollis Location: London, England
Revenge Planning — Niall prepares his revenge mission Characters: Niall Hennessy, Kate Brooke Location: London, England

Niall carries out his revenge in London, culminating in a final confrontation with the authorities hunting him.

Revenge Planning — Niall prepares his revenge mission Characters: Niall Hennessy, Kate Brooke Location: London, England
London Showdown — Confrontation with British authorities Characters: Niall Hennessy, Insp. Hollis, Comdr. Rice, Williams, Tilney Location: London, England
Final Confrontation — Final showdown between Niall and Hollis Characters: Niall Hennessy, Insp. Hollis Location: London, England
Resolution — Aftermath of Niall's revenge mission Characters: Niall Hennessy, Insp. Hollis Location: London, England

Former IRA Life — Niall's past and current peaceful existence
- Belfast Home — Life with family away from conflict
- IRA Connections — Maintains ties with IRA leader Tobin
Family Tragedy — The death of Niall's family in a shootout
- Street Shootout — Chaotic violence between British forces and IRA
- Loss of Loved Ones — Niall's wife and daughter killed in crossfire
Revenge Mission — Niall's transformation and pursuit of vengeance
- Decision for Revenge — Niall's choice to return to violence
- Escape to London — Evasion of Scotland Yard inspector Hollis
- Planning Operations — Preparation for revenge mission in London
Confrontation — The final showdown between Niall and British authorities
- London Pursuit — Hollis continues the hunt in London
- Final Showdown — Climactic confrontation between hunter and hunted