Who is Marcella in Cal?

Dame Helen Mirren plays Marcella in the film.

Cal

Name: Cal
Genre: Drama
Duration: 104
Rating: 76

Fraught with guilt about his involvement in the murder of a Protestant police officer, Irish Republican Army member Cal (John Lynch) eschews violence and longs to defect from the organization. He meets Marcella (Helen Mirren), the widow of the slain officer, at the local library and is instantly drawn to her. Their mutual feelings of confusion and distress bring them together, but their relationship faces obstacles. Cal must hide his secret from Marcella, while also dodging the police.

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How long is Cal?: Cal is 1 hr 44 min long.

Who directed Cal?: Pat O'Connor

Who is Marcella in Cal?: Dame Helen Mirren plays Marcella in the film.

What is Cal about?: Fraught with guilt about his involvement in the murder of a Protestant police officer, Irish Republican Army member Cal (John Lynch) eschews violence and longs to defect from the organization. He meets Marcella (Helen Mirren), the widow of the slain officer, at the local library and is instantly drawn to her. Their mutual feelings of confusion and distress bring them together, but their relationship faces obstacles. Cal must hide his secret from Marcella, while also dodging the police.