The Brothers McMullen (1995)

Director:

Edward Burns

Writer:

Edward Burns (writer)

Release Date:

9 August 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

The Highly Acclaimed Romantic Comedy From Edward Burns

Plot:

Three Irish Catholic brothers from Long Island struggle to deal with love, marriage, and infidelity.

Plot Keywords:

New York City | Irish Catholic | Irish American | Directed By Star | Catholic

Awards:

4 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Shari Albert	...	Susan
Maxine Bahns	...	Audrey
Catharine Bolz	...	Mrs. McMullen
Connie Britton	...	Molly McMullen
Edward Burns	...	Barry / Finbar McMullen
Peter Johansen	...	Marty
Jennifer Jostyn	...	Leslie
Mike McGlone	...	Patrick McMullen
Elizabeth McKay	...	Ann
Jack Mulcahy	...	Jack McMullen

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some sexuality.

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Finland:S | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:PG | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Brothers McMullen Productions

Trivia:

Edward Burns gave Robert Redford a tape of this film in a NYC elevator and begged him to watch it. Redford said that Burns looked like a panhandler. "I get that all the time, but I thought, what the hell, that's what it's all about." He watched it, liked it, and the film went on to win at Sundance.

Goofs:

Continuity: When the two younger brothers (Barry and Patrick) are asking Jack if they can stay with him, Jack has a three day growth of facial hair. In the very next scene he's totally clean shaven.

Quotes:

Patrick: So what'd ya' give up for Lent?
Barry: I gave up resolutions this year.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in 'Saving Private Ryan': Miller and His Platoon (2004) (V)

Soundtrack:

Intro. No. 1

To help put things in perspective-

Although everyone so far has praised this movie (as they should!), its been mentioned that there are some minor flaws like film quality etc... For the record, this movie was filmed as an independent for something like $35,000, a measly sum which makes the movies' overall beauty all the more amazing. Shooting so cheap requires even more directoral skill and personal vision. This is the true testament to Burn's impressive talent.