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24 August 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
Out of Ireland's struggle, a passionate love is born.Plot:
Cal, a young man on the fringes of the IRA, falls in love with Marcella, a Catholic woman whose husband... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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State of Play Engages on DVD and Blu-ray September 1st (From MovieWeb. 30 June 2009, 6:42 AM, PDT)
Puttnam Urges Filmmakers To Make A Difference In British National Party Battle
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This realistic Irish film is a gem of the 80's moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Helen Mirren | ... | Marcella | |
| John Lynch | ... | Cal | |
| Donal McCann | ... | Shamie | |
| John Kavanagh | ... | Skeffington | |
| Ray McAnally | ... | Cyril Dunlop | |
| Stevan Rimkus | ... | Crilly | |
| Catherine Gibson | ... | Mrs. Morton | |
| Louis Rolston | ... | Dermot Ryan | |
| Tom Hickey | ... | Preacher | |
| Gerard Mannix Flynn | ... | Arty | |
| Seamus Forde | ... | Mr. Morton | |
| Edward Byrne | ... | Skeffington Sr | |
| J.J. Murphy | ... | Man in Library | |
| Audrey Johnson | ... | Lucy | |
| Brian Munn | ... | Robert Morton |
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Continuity: Cal buys a present and puts it in his coat pocket but it disappears as he continues to walk. moreFAQ
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I enjoyed this film very much particularly because of its Irish flavor. John Lynch is incredibly real as an IRA member(not of his own doing) who really hasn't the stomach for it. Everything about the film is as it should be. Lynch's long suffering Cal who has helped murder the Protestant husband of the woman he is now infatuated with is wonderfully portrayed. Day to day life of the people is almost like watching a documentary. Cal's guilt-ridden life couldn't be more boring from playing his guitar to borrowing tapes at the library to spying on Marcella all the time aware that the UVC will burn him and his "Da" out.
Love the Irish lingo and wit as well as the Uilleann pipes and traditional Irish soundtrack that make it sing. The sensual relationship between Cal and Marcella is bound to take off but you know it is doomed from the start. Two people searching for meaning in a harsh and lonely world. Helen Mirren gives another great performance as the unsatisfied older woman giving in to love. If you want to see a simple film about real people don't miss this sad, revealing tale.
One of my all time favorites.