Violent Enemy, The
Date: 1967
Director: Don Sharp
Production Company: Group W
Stars: Tom Bell, Susan Hampshire, Ed Begley, Jon Laurimore, Michael Standing, Noel Purcell, Philip O'Flynn
Location(s): County Wexford, County Wicklow
Region(s): Ireland
Storyline:
IRA man is tricked into escape just before his parole is due to help blow up an electronics station in Ireland though not all the gang are thinking of the cause.
Additional Information:
Stills by SJ.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Can you help:
If you have any information regarding this production, the locations or, even better, some comparison shots please contact us. Images submitted must be in Landscape orientation, as would be seen on the cinema screen, not Portrait.
We are aware that there are films on the site that were added when the criteria for the inclusion of locations was very different from today and, as a result, there may be scenes missing from some productions. Please do not forward additional screen captures to us but bring the detail to our attention, for we do, and are, 're-addressing' these older entries as time allows.
- Capture 1
- 01 Dec 2020
Oakwood Garage... Found by Pat (click the date)
The location of "Oakwood Garage" is actually the "Scalp Service Station" on the Enniskerry Road, close to the border between Co. Dublin and Co. Wicklow. Pat Cleary replaces his own Google image with his promised post-lockdown photo and adds that this and Enniskerry itself are oft-favoured television and film locations. (SJ)
- Capture 2
- 01 Dec 2020
The garage again, supposed to be in England... but now we know better: see above.
Provided by Pat who was there on the scene. (SJ)
- Capture 3
- 12 Jul 2018
Enniscorthy. County Wexford with the Slaney running through it.
Mark O'Neill provides an up to date shot showing some re-development. (RL)
- Capture 4
- 12 Jul 2018
Begley walking up Brackenhill but see The Cotton Tree? Given now as 3 Slaney Place across the bridge. Did it move or have I misread Google Earth?
It doesn't seem so, Mark managed to find what is now Holohans Pub at 3 Slaney Place. (RL)
- Capture 5
- 24 Jul 2024
On the way to Enniscorthy. Ferrycarrig in Co. Wexford identified by Mark.
Replacing a GEV from June '17, Pat offered two nows as it is a very busy main road, one from his dash cam and the other from the right hand side of the bridge. Foliage has certainly taken over here in the intervening years. This is the former. (SJ)
- Capture 6
- 12 Jul 2018
Arriving at Brackenhill/Slaney Place.
Mark found that the businesses may change but the properties remain.......and so does the wall. (RL)
- Capture 7
- 12 Jul 2018
Bell and Hampshire exit.
Double yellow lines prevent parking there now it would seem from this capture from Mark. (RL)
- Capture 8
- 'Now' required
The electricity station.
- Capture 9
- 12 Jul 2018
Bell and Hampshire walking up the hill to St Aidan's Cathedral on Main Street in Enniscorthy.
No longer a sleepy town it would seem Mark. (RL)
- Capture 10
- 12 Jul 2018
Immediately opposite the cathedral where Main Street becomes Cathedral Street.
Mark captured some now rather lost charm. (RL)
- Capture 11
- 12 Jul 2018
At the cathedral gate on Cathedral Street.
Mark still wonders whether the Pope is acknowledging ReelStreets. (RL)
- Capture 12
- 12 Jul 2018
O'Flynn crossing Cathedral Street higher up.
A busier scene captured by Mark. (RL)
- Capture 13
- 12 Jul 2018
O'Flynn and Hampshire.
A similar view from Mark. (RL)
- Capture 14
- 24 Jul 2024
Now on the coast, Bell spoiling for a fight. Mark O'Neill places this as Courtown Harbour, Co. Wexford.
Replacing Mark's GEV from June '18, Pat observes that the original was taken from the small island but he was unwilling to risk walking across that slippery barrier. So here's a long shot from a hilly area on the other side of the harbour. (SJ)
- Capture 15
- 24 Jul 2024
Same area: also Courtown Harbour, Co. Wexford identified by Mark in June '18
Pat adds that the large hill in the left background is one of two huge sand hills on the South beach. (SJ)
- Capture 16
- 24 Jul 2024
Hampshire and Bell near the coast. Pat Cleary identified Courtown Harbour.
"This bridge is right beside Courtown Harbour and the much calmer river flows into the harbour at this point." Sent in by Pat (SJ)