Cal 1984 Drama Thriller Romance Movie br Cal is a 1984 Irish drama film directed by Pat O'Connor, starring John Lynch and Helen Mirren. br br The movie tells the story of Cal, a young member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), who falls in love with Marcella, the widow of a Protestant policeman he helped kill. As Cal navigates his feelings for Marcella, he struggles with guilt and the danger of being discovered, all while trying to leave the IRA. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption against the backdrop of the Northern Ireland conflict. br Cast: John Lynch, as Cal br Helen Mirren, as Marcella br Donal McCann, as Shamie, Cal's father br Ray McAnally, as Cyril Dunlop br John Kavanagh, as Skeffington br Release Date: August 24, 1984 br Runtime: 102 minutes br Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance, br Director: Pat O'Connor, br Screenplay: Bernard MacLaverty br Producers: Terence A.