Gary Hook

Gary Hook is a fictional character who appears in the 2014 film '71. He serves as the protagonist of the film. This character is portrayed by Jack O'Connell.
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== Throughout '71 ==
He is a new recruit to the British Army who is sent to this volatile area in the year of 1971. The film depicts his experiences as part of a platoon led by the inexperienced Second Lieutenant Armitage. The platoon is deployed without protective gear, and they are tasked with supporting the Royal Ulster Constabulary as they inspect homes for firearms.
During a tense situation involving Irish Catholics and Ulster Protestants living in close proximity, Hook is shocked by the rough treatment of Catholic civilians by his fellow soldiers. The situation escalates when a crowd gathers to protest the searches. As the soldiers and police pull out, Hook and another soldier, Thompson, are left behind and are severely beaten and disarmed by a mob.
In the chaos, Thompson is shot dead by a Provisional IRA gunman. Hook manages to escape and goes into hiding. He stumbles into the Shankill Estate, where he encounters Loyalists constructing a bomb. After leaving the pub, an explosion destroys it, killing or injuring many, including the boy who brought him there.
Lost in the streets again, Hook is discovered by two Catholics, Eamon and Brigid, who take him to their home and provide medical care. Eamon contacts OIRA officer Boyle for help, but Boyle asks in return that Captain Browning of the MRF eliminate James Quinn, a key Provisional IRA leader.
Hook leaves the flat but is captured by Quinn's group. He kills Haggerty in self-defense. Quinn's group is about to execute Hook when Browning's group arrives. Sean, the young boy, shoots Lewis to save Hook. Browning decides not to arrest Quinn and informs him that Boyle wants him dead.
Hook is returned to his barracks, and the incident involving him, Lewis, and Sean is dismissed as a "confused situation." He eventually returns to England and is reunited with his younger brother.
== Appearances ==
*'71 (2014)
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Category:Characters portrayed by Jack O'Connell