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Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) -- Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

Overview

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Director:
Pat O'Connor
Writers:
Brian Friel (play)
Frank McGuinness (screenplay)
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Release Date:
13 November 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.
Plot:
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 7 nominations more
User Comments:
Perfection more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Gerard McSorley ... Narrator (voice)

Meryl Streep ... Kate 'Kit' Mundy

Michael Gambon ... Father Jack Mundy

Catherine McCormack ... Christina 'Chrissy' Mundy
Kathy Burke ... Margaret 'Maggie' Mundy
Sophie Thompson ... Rose 'Rosie' Mundy
Brid Brennan ... Agnes 'Aggie' Mundy

Rhys Ifans ... Gerry Evans
Darrell Johnston ... Michael 'Mike' Mundy
Lorcan Cranitch ... Danny Bradley
John Kavanagh ... Father Carlin
Marie Mullen ... Vera McLoughlin
Dawn Bradfield ... Sophie McLoughlin
Peter Gowen ... Austin Morgan

Kate O'Toole ... Chemist
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for mild language and thematic elements.
Runtime:
95 min
Country:
Ireland | UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
The play originally opened in Dublin, Ireland in 1990. It opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 11 October 1991 and closed on 25 October 1992 after 436 performances. In the cast were Brid Brennan, who originated her role as Agnes and won 1992 Tony award as Best Featured Actress, and Gerard McSorley as the adult Michael, the narrator in the movie. The play also won a 1992 Tony award as best play. more
Quotes:
Kate 'Kit' Mundy: You work hard at your job, you try to keep the home together but suddenly you realize that cracks are formin' everywhere. It's all about to collapse, Maggie. What I'm most worried about is Rose. If I lose my job, if this house is broken up, what'll become of our Rosie? more
Soundtrack:
Will You Come to Abyssinia more

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12 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
Perfection, 30 October 1998
Author: Boyo-2

This movie was completely wonderful for every single moment. The cast is terrific from top to bottom; the cinematography is gorgeous, even the soundtrack is memorable. It is the type of movie where very little happens, but it does not matter a bit. The characters are intriguing enough to hold your interest. I do not know how Streep does it; I think her talent is limitless. Everyone else is great too. For 92 minutes you will forget everything else and if you can allow yourself, you will be swept away by this movie.

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