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Da (1988)

PG 102 min  -  Drama | Fantasy  -   July 1988 (USA)
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A New York playwright is summoned to Ireland to bury his father (his "Da"). While at his boyhood home... See full summary »

Director:

Matt Clark

Writers:

Hugh Leonard (play), Hugh Leonard (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Barnard Hughes ...
Da
Martin Sheen ...
Charlie
William Hickey ...
Drumm
Karl Hayden Karl Hayden ...
Young Charlie
Doreen Hepburn Doreen Hepburn ...
Mother
Hugh O'Conor ...
Boy Charlie
Ingrid Craigie Ingrid Craigie ...
Polly
Joan O'Hara Joan O'Hara ...
Mrs. Prynne
Jill Doyle Jill Doyle ...
Mary 'The Yellow Peril'
Peter Hanly Peter Hanly ...
Young Oliver
Maurice O'Donoghue Maurice O'Donoghue ...
Older Oliver
Amiee Clark Amiee Clark ...
Danielle
Frank McDonald Frank McDonald ...
'Cat' McDonald
Marie Conmee Marie Conmee ...
Nurse
Ronan Wilmot Ronan Wilmot ...
Taxi Driver
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Storyline

A New York playwright is summoned to Ireland to bury his father (his "Da"). While at his boyhood home, he encounters his father's spirit and relives memories both pleasant and not. Written by Dan <Weckerly@providentmutual.com>  

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Exorcizando o Passado See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$604,532 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Barnard Hughes won the 1978 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "Da" for portraying the title role and recreating it in the movie version. See more »

Quotes

Da: If the old heart hadn't given out on me the evening before last, I'd still be alive today.
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