Hennessy
Date: 1975
Director: Don Sharp
Production Company: American International Pictures, Hennessy Film Productions
Stars: Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, Richard Johnson, Trevor Howard, Peter Egan, Eric Porter
Location(s): Belfast, London
Region(s): London H-L, Northern Ireland
Storyline:
After the death of his family during a riot in Belfast, a former IRA man comes up with a plan to assassinate the British Royal Family by blowing up the Houses of Parliament
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Shots of Belfast, possibly stock, are shown during the title sequence.
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Patrolling soldiers pass a lookout post and then move onto waste ground. An unknown location but perhaps this area is also seen later as the site of a riot.
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As the title sequence continues, footage of troops manoeuvring through Belfast streets is shown. Unidentified location.
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- 14 May 2018
The troops continue their journey through the city centre. Behind the title is Arthur Square, now Arthur Place, in Belfast with Ann Street to the left and William Street South on the right. (PW)
The pedestrianised square is popular with buskers. (PW)
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Meanwhile, explosives expert and past IRA man, Niall Hennessy prepares for a demolition. The site of the former Albert Bridge flour mill on Anhalt Road in Battersea.
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On his way from the job, Hennessy is stopped in the road by Sean Tobin (Eric Porter). Battersea Church Road in SW11 with the Morgan Crucible factory to the right. Also seen in 'The Man in the White Suit'.
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Tobin signals Hennessy to follow him inside a workshop where he refuses to supply gelignite for a job. Battersea Church Road.
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Outside Hennessy's daughter's clinic, a group of youths run toward an army patrol. This appears to be facing east within Southall Gasworks and, looking at Google Streetview, the building to the left seems to survive.
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As they near the patrol on fictional White Street, the youths pick up bricks to use as ammunition. White Street in Southall looking towards the Great Western Main Line and the White Lion public house.
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The soldiers raise riot shields and prepare to fire rubber bullets as they are attacked. The former White Street in Southall.
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Rioting youths approach the patrol. White Street was demolished and the site now lies inside the gated Southall Gasworks complex.
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An army land-rover speeds past Hennessy as he drives to pick up his wife and daughter. Outside Battersea County School on Battersea Park Road with the corner of Beechmore Road to the left.
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The soldiers call for support and use gas canisters against the growing group of youths. White Street in Southall, also seen in episodes of 'Dr Who' and 'The New Avengers'.
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Hennessy follows as the army land-rover finds the road blocked. The Straight in Southall, which runs between the Gasworks and the railway line.
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Hennessy gets out of the car and looks through the dispersing gas towards where he is meeting his family. Looking west on The Straight. The road is not open to the public.
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Maureen Hennessy (Diana Fairfax) and her daughter Angie Hennessy (Patsy Kensit) leave the clinic. Again, this is a building within Southall Gasworks.
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As the rioting moves away from the clinic, the pair decide to make a run for it. The Straight, now inside the former Southall Gasworks.
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Many are left dead or wounded after a soldier is hit by a brick and his machine gun is fired aimlessly as he falls. White Street, Southall with the tops of buildings on Spencer Street in the background.
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- 19 Jan 2015
Niall Hennessy (Rod Steiger) arrives on the scene to find that his wife and daughter have been killed. The White Lion public house on the corner of White Street and The Straight in Southall, Middlesex.
Same gas holder, same location.
- Capture 20
- 04 Mar 2019
Devastated, former British army Captain Hennessy returns home to where Maureen and Angie lie at peace in their coffins. Whitton Dene at the corner of Constable Gardens in Hounslow, Middlesex.
Antony Blair visited the same road.
- Capture 21
- 04 Mar 2019
Inside, Niall Hennessy says goodbye to his family and plots revenge. Opposite the former allotments on Whitton Dene in Isleworth. Located by members of the Britmovie Forum.
The same property captured by Antony Blair.
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After flying to London, Hennessy is met by Boyle (John Hallam) and Tilney (Patrick Stewart).
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When Tobin discovers that Hennessy has left Belfast, the two IRA men are sent to find out Hennessy's plans.
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On Tobin's orders, Tilney interrogates Hennessy as Boyle drives them all from the airport. The location also appears in 'Time Without Pity' and 'The Vicious Circle'.
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- 06 Jul 2013
After killing Tilney and letting Boyle go, Hennessy drives on to London.
The same location now. Town Hall Avenue on Turnham Green facing Chiswick High Road in London W4.
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- 06 Jul 2013
The car is left with Tilney's body slumped in the back. Town Hall Avenue with Christ Church in the background. London W4.
Renovation work in progress now. (PW)
- Capture 27
- 06 Jul 2013
Hennessy continues his journey by taxi. Turnham Green as seen from the entrance to Chiswick Town Hall on Heathfield Terrace in W4. Other views of the Town Hall can be seen in 'Half Moon Street', 'Yanks' and 'Something Money Can't Buy'.
Looking in the same direction. (PW)
- Capture 28
- 07 Apr 2014
The cab pulls up outside Kate Brooke's shop. Portland Road, London W11, identified in Simon James' book, London Movie Guide.
Just snapped in time before that yellow van blocked the next shot. SJ
- Capture 29
- 07 Apr 2014
A customer browses through the clothes inside the shop. Looking out onto Portland Road.
Taken from outside the shop. SJ
- Capture 30
- 07 Apr 2014
Hennessy gets out of the taxi and heads to his Sister-in law's shop. Facing north and the junction of Hippodrome Place on Portland Road in W11
The pedestrian area has greatly expanded. SJ
- Capture 31
- 07 Apr 2014
The camera follows Hennessy as he walks to the door. Portland Road W11.
Now. SJ
- Capture 32
- 06 Jul 2013
Undertakers arrive after Tilney's body is found in the parked car.
The same spot now, Town Hall Avenue, Chiswick. (PW)
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- 06 Jul 2013
The police take fingerprints.
Town Hall Avenue looking towards Chiswick High Road in W4. (PW)
- Capture 34
- 03 Apr 2014
At Scotland Yard, Commander Rice gets news of the dead Irishman. A stock shot of the building on Broadway, London SW1. The building also features in ‘White Cargo’, 'The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It', ‘Columbo: Dagger of the Mind’, ‘Don’t Open til Christmas’, ‘The File of the Golden Goose’ and ‘Frenzy’.
The new position of the sign where once was a basement Italian restaurant. SJ
- Capture 35
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Special Branch Inspector Hollis (Richard Johnson) and Commander Rice discuss Tilney, making the connection with Hennessy. Looking out of, supposedly, Scotland Yard.
- Capture 36
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As the police circulate pictures of the now wanted man, Hennessy looks through the window at his Sister-in law's apartment.
- Capture 37
- 07 Apr 2014
Niall asks Kate if the mews is a dead end. Osten Mews, London SW7. Identified in London Movie Guide by Simon James.
Not exact but there's the bend at the end of the mews and the brick exposed house has lost its blue garage doors. And no, it's not a dead end as one can circle around. SJ
- Capture 38
- 07 Apr 2014
Hennessy continues to check through the windows and Kate agrees that he can stay.
Wrong angle, but I only realised later that Steiger is now looking out of the back facing west whereas the previous shot looks north. SJ
- Capture 39
- 07 Apr 2014
In Belfast, Tobin suspects that Hennessy is going to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
Peter found building work going on but the flag still flying.
- Capture 40
- 17 Apr 2018
A back street garage, where Inspector Hollis is about to arrive to enquire about the car found in Chiswick.
Christopher Matheson provides the location, Codrington Mews, London W11 off Blenheim Crescent and a comparative shot. (RL)
- Capture 41
- 17 Apr 2018
The Inspector's car draws up in the yard where, during a search, he finds Maguire, a known IRA man who is 'encouraged' to talk.
Christopher Matheson reveals that the garage in Codrington Mews, London W11 has long gone. (RL)
- Capture 42
- 24 Mar 2014
As Hennessy continues planning, Inspector Hollis identifies Covey (David Collings) as a likely informant.
The corner of Bourne Street and Ebury Street in Orange Square captured by Peter.
- Capture 43
- 20 Mar 2014
Covey returns to his taxi where the Inspector and Williams wait to question him.
Peter located Orange Square on Pimlico Road in London SW1.
- Capture 44
- 23 Oct 2013
Hennessy pays a visit to Tipaldi, a provider of disguises.
This is Evelyn Street in Deptford, London SE8. Image originally added 28/09/13 (PW)
- Capture 45
- 04 Mar 2019
Hennessy follows a van containing explosives to a quarry whilst, in Ireland, Tobin realises the implications for the IRA if he succeeds with his plan. In the background stand Quarry Cottages on Southlands Road near Denham in Buckinghamshire identified by Geoff Dodd.
And there are the same cottages in Antony Blair's shot.
- Capture 46
- 04 Mar 2019
A view from inside Hennessy's car as Tobin orders that he is to be killed. Geoff Dodd reconised Southlands Road, Denham with Quarry Cottages visible in the background. The buildings were also seen in episodes of the television programmes 'The Sweeney' and 'The New Avengers'.
Antony recreates the scene.
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Covey drops off a passenger. Bermondsey Wall West in London SE1.
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- 08 May 2013
The Inspector approaches Covey, accompanied by Williams (Peter Egan). With Tower Bridge in the background this is Bermondsey Wall West at the junction with Flockton Street SE1.
Richard Lovejoy took this shot adding 'At least the door to St Saviours House and the round window are as was!'
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- 08 May 2013
Covey has no information to give Hollis. Bermondsey Wall West SE1.
'There is always something in the way to stop getting the right angle'. The same place now by Richard.
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- 08 May 2013
Williams watches as Hollis prepares to run his car into Covey's taxi as a means of persuasion. Bermondsey Wall West at the junction with George Row in SE1.
Richard Lovejoy on the scene. George Row confirmed but can't see Tower Bridge now.
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- 08 May 2013
Covey looks on as Hollis speeds towards his cab. Bermondsey Wall West.
Yes, the old Chambers Wharf in London SE1. The facade has changed to accommodate residential living but the four in a line wall ties remain. Now image from Richard Lovejoy.
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- 21 Feb 2014
A rally against pollution is held outside the Royal Albert Hall. London SW7.
The same location now by Peter.
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Hennessy stands in the crowd as spectators agree with the speaker. This film wasn't widely shown in Britain on release, not because of it's political content but because of images of the Queen used from newsreels.
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- 21 Feb 2014
Stephen Burgess M.P. (Hugh Moxey) speaks as Hennessy records his voice and watches his mannerisms. The Royal Albert Hall and it's environs appear in 'The Thirty Nine Steps (1978)' as well as 'A Touch of Class', 'The Mutations', 'The Seventh Veil', 'The IPCRESS File', 'Aksar' and 'To Catch a Spy' to name but a few.
Peter found a bit of modern Albert Hall refurbishment.
- Capture 55
- 07 Apr 2014
After obtaining explosives from the quarry, Hennessy watches Stephen Burgess' house. St Johns Gardens in London W11. Located by Simon James.
Less colourful now. SJ
- Capture 56
- 07 Apr 2014
Burgess leaves for the Houses of Parliament.
Now. SJ
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- 07 Apr 2014
The camera pans with the taxi whilst Hennessy gains access to the house. Looking southward on St Johns Gardens W11.
This is the corner seen in 'Omen III: The Final Conflict'. SJ
- Capture 58
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Tobin appears in Hollis' flat and tells him that the IRA has nothing to do with Hennessy's plot to blow up Parliament.
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Hollis tells Commander Rice (Trevor Howard) about the threat. Unidentified location.
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Rice authorises the use of firearms and arranges to meet with the Home Secretary.
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- 28 Sep 2013
Hennessy drives to see Tipaldi.
Evelyn Street in Deptford SE8. (PW)
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- 28 Sep 2013
After arriving early, Hennessy goes inside to collect his disguise from a nervous Tipaldi.
Abinger Grove, London SE8. (PW)
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- 28 Sep 2013
Shortly after Hennessy's car is parked, Covey pulls up behind a nearby pub. The public house standing in the right background is named The Globe.
Looking from Abinger Grove towards Evelyn Street at the junction with Sayes Court Street and Prince Street in Deptford. (PW)
- Capture 64
- 28 Sep 2013
Covey sits in his taxi and waits.
A cluttered view of Prince Street behind the former pub. London SE8. (PW)
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- 28 Sep 2013
From inside the flat, Hennessy sees Tobin, Maguire and Hawk arrive.
This may not be exactly the same window but the building is on Evelyn Street SE8. (PW)
- Capture 66
- 28 Sep 2013
Tobin and his men get out of their car.
Evelyn Street in the London Borough of Lewisham SE8. (PW)
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- 28 Sep 2013
Hennessy escapes as Tobin, Maguire and Hawk search Tipaldi's flat. Unconfirmed location.
Looking along a very different Abinger Grove now. (PW)
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- 28 Sep 2013
Covey sets off after Hennessy as Tobin questions Tipaldi.
The junction of Abinger Grove, Evelyn Street, Sayes Court Street and Prince Street in London SE8. (PW)
- Capture 69
- 07 Apr 2014
Hennessy arrives back at Kate's shop, watched by Covey.
To the left is Julie's, seen in 'Match Point' and 'American Roulette'. SJ
- Capture 70
- 07 Apr 2014
After Covey alerts Tobin as to Hennessy's whereabouts, the fugitive from the police and his former colleagues leaves the shop to carry out his mission.
If I remember rightly this is supposed to be the rear of Portland Road. It is in fact Elgin Mews, W11 a fair distance. Evidence of the old windows still remains in the brickwork. SJ
- Capture 71
- 07 Apr 2014
Covey looks through the shop's windows for Hennessy.
Still the same central column in the middle just behind the glass frontage. SJ
- Capture 72
- 07 Apr 2014
Tobin and the boys rush to stop Hennessy carrying out his plan. The Portland Arms at the junction of Penzance Place and Portland Road in London W11. Also seen in 'The Knack, and How To Get It'
Now renamed Cowshed. SJ
- Capture 73
- 07 Apr 2014
Covey runs over to meet Tobin and they all enter Kate's shop.
Nice blossom. Minder fans will recognise the door to the Winchester, as seen in series 2,4,5 & 6. SJ
- Capture 74
- 07 Apr 2014
Tobin runs out onto the street when he finds that Hennessy has gone before returning inside and telling Kate about the plot.
Looking north on Ladbroke Grove, W11 with Elgin Mews out of shot, east, to the right. SJ
- Capture 75
- 18 Feb 2014
Hennessy walks through Waterloo station concourse to collect items from a left luggage locker before phoning Kate who tells him to go to her apartment. Waterloo station in SE1, which features in many productions including ‘Seven Days to Noon’, ‘The Pot Carriers’, ‘One Exciting Night’, 'The Heart Within', 'The Party's Over', ‘The Rebel’, ‘Return of a Stranger’ and ‘Miss London Ltd.’.
All very different now. (RL)
- Capture 76
- 07 Apr 2014
Tobin, his men and Kate arrive at her apartment. Emperors' Gate in London SW7 identified by Geoff Dodd. Also seen in 'The Sweeney'.
Now. SJ
- Capture 77
- 07 Apr 2014
The car is taken into the mews at the rear of the building as Hawk (Stanley Lebor) looks for a hiding place. Emperors' Gate facing the entrance of Osten Mews in SW7.
Also seen in 'Darling'. SJ
- Capture 78
- 07 Apr 2014
Hawk conceals himself and waits for Hennessy.
Now. SJ
- Capture 79
- 07 Apr 2014
In the mews, Boyle enters a basement flat.
This is where Osten Mews merges into McLeod's Mews, SW7. SJ
- Capture 80
- 07 Apr 2014
A taxi arrives. Emperors' Gate looking towards Grenville Place, London SW7. Found by Geoff Dodd.
New building to the right where the space for the plot is, in the "then". SJ
- Capture 81
- 07 Apr 2014
Hennessy tells the taxi driver to wait for him. Emperors' Gate SW7.
Slightly off angle to show the end of Greville Place as it meets Cromwell Road. SJ
- Capture 82
- 07 Apr 2014
Hawk watches the front door to Kate's apartment building. Emperors' Gate identified by Geoff.
No36 is the same front door as Bogarde's in 'Darling'. SJ
- Capture 83
- 07 Apr 2014
Tobin watches from a window as Hennessy makes his way in through the back of the building. McLeod's Mews / Osten Mews located by Geoff Dodd.
Still a generous cladding of ivy. SJ
- Capture 84
- 07 Apr 2014
After Kate is shot when she raises the alarm, Hennessy kills Boyle before making his escape. Osten Mews, London SW7 identified by by Geoff Dodd.
Now, with bend in drainpipe intact. SJ
- Capture 85
- 07 Apr 2014
Hawk climbs a wall to pursue Hennessy as Tobin calls for him to return to the car.
Now. SJ
- Capture 86
- 07 Apr 2014
Tobin, Hawk and Maguire flee as neighbours call for help. Geoff Dodd identifies Osten Mews again.
Looking north with ivy-clad cottage to left and (out of shot) basement to right. SJ
- Capture 87
- 07 Apr 2014
Hollis searches Kate's apartment and makes a connection that leads him to Burgess' house where Hennessy has already gained access and taken the M.P.'s place. Lansdowne Crescent in Notting Hill W11.
Now. SJ
- Capture 88
- 'Now' required
Tobin also makes the connection with Burgess and a car chase ensues after Hollis sees the IRA men arrive outside the M.P.'s house.
- Capture 89
- 'Now' required
Tobin, Hawk and Maguire escape after shooting at Hollis' car, causing him to crash.
- Capture 90
- 08 Aug 2013
Newspaper billboards announce the State Opening of Parliament and heightened security.
The east side of Westminster Bridge, London SE1. Image by Peter.
- Capture 91
- 31 Oct 2014
The Guard's Band marches through the streets as Hennessy continues to prepare himself at Burgess' house.
Looking from Parliament Square towards Whitehall, SW1. The cenotaph is behind a bus in the now but visible in the then. Railings seem to have been added to the Houses of Parliament (to the right out of shot) and what with buses and tourists on a warm October 31st not easy to reproduce. SJ
- Capture 92
- 24 Feb 2014
Onlookers gather to watch the Queen pass on her way from Buckingham Palace.
Peter found King Richard I, without the crowds.
- Capture 93
- 08 Aug 2013
Dignitaries from all over the world begin to arrive.
Peter sent this image of the same location now.
- Capture 94
- 07 Apr 2014
Having incapacitated Stephen Burgess and now disguised as the M.P., Hennessy leaves for Parliament.
The house seen in 'The Passenger' in the unclear background. SJ
- Capture 95
- 07 Apr 2014
Laden with gelignite, Hennessy is shown to a waiting car.
The trees have swelled. SJ
- Capture 96
- 24 Feb 2014
Members of Royalty and the Archbishop of Canterbury arrive.
Peter captured the House Of Commons from ground level, with token demonstrators.
- Capture 97
- 07 Apr 2014
Hollis arrives to find Stephen Burgess tied up and learns of the plan to blow up Parliament.
Now. SJ
- Capture 98
- 07 Apr 2014
The Inspector speeds off towards Westminster. Looking onto Lansdowne Crescent and St. John's Garden W11. The area is also seen in 'The Hostage', 'Seven Days to Noon', 'Steptoe and Son' and 'The Blue Lamp'.
Passing St. Johns church. SJ
- Capture 99
- 'Now' required
Hennessy arrives at the staff entrance to the Houses of Parliament.
- Capture 100
- 03 Apr 2014
As the Queen arrives to open Parliament, Maguire (Paul Brennan) and Tobin watch helplessly from the crowd.
Hmm, some trickery going here. This is the Royal College of Mines, SW7, seen in 'The Ipcress File', rather a long way from the Palace of Westminster. SJ
- Capture 101
- 03 Apr 2014
Inspector Hollis shows his ID to get through the police line.
This is closer but still the wrong side of Parliament Square. Johnson is outside Middlesex Guildhall, home to The Supreme Court, shared with the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, on the west side of the square on Broad Sanctuary, SW1. SJ
- Capture 102
- 'Now' required
After being found by Hollis, Hennessy runs from Parliament into Victoria Tower Terrace. Location identified by Simon James.
- Capture 103
- 07 Apr 2014
Hollis shoots Hennessy which triggers the explosives strapped to his body . . . . . . . .
The Burgers of Calais sculpture is still off its plinth and Victoria Tower is clear of refurbishment but work on the adjacent building is in progress. Information and picture from Peter.