I Went Down (1997)

Fresh out of prison, Git rescues a former best friend (now living with Git's girlfriend) from a beating at the hands of loan sharks. He's now in trouble with the mob boss, Tom French, who ... See full summary »

Director:

Paddy Breathnach

Writer:

Conor McPherson

Stars:

Peter McDonald, Antoine Byrne, David Wilmot

11 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter McDonald	...	Git Hynes
Antoine Byrne	...	Sabrina Bradley
David Wilmot	...	Anto
Michael McElhatton	...	Johnner Doyle
Brendan Gleeson	...	Bunny Kelly
Joe Gallagher	...	Steo Gannon
Tony Doyle	...	Tom French
Liam Regan	...	Little Boy at Teresa's
Kevin Hely	...	Petrol Station Attendant
Eamonn Hunt	...	Cork Barman
Frank O'Sullivan	...	Cork Man No. 1
Jason Byrne	...	Cork Man No. 2
Eamon A. Kelly	...	Cork Man No. 3 (as Eammon A. Kelly)
Peter Caffrey	...	Frank Grogan
Carly Baker	...	Caroline

Storyline

Fresh out of prison, Git rescues a former best friend (now living with Git's girlfriend) from a beating at the hands of loan sharks. He's now in trouble with the mob boss, Tom French, who sends Git to Cork with another debtor, Bunny Kelly, to find a guy named Frank Grogan, and take him to a man with a friendly face at a shack across a bog. It's a tougher assignment than it seems: Git's a novice, Bunny's prone to rash acts, Frank doesn't want to be found (and once he's found, he has no money), and maybe Tom's planning to murder Frank, which puts Git in a moral dilemma. Then, there's the long-ago disappearance of Sonny Mulligan. What's a decent and stand-up lad to do?

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Plot Keywords:

bog | murder | prison | money | beating | 

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Taglines:

A film about sex, friendship and one incredibly talkative hostage.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong language, some sexuality and violence

Details

Country:

Ireland UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 June 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

El crimen desorganizado

Filming Locations:

County Dublin, Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$187,631 (USA) (3 July 1998)

Gross:

$405,297 (USA) (17 July 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Bórd Scannán na hÉireann, Easkel Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Bunny Kelly: What ever happens over the coming years, you be ready to forgive your man, because sometimes the benefit of the doubt can even save your life, I been learning that. So many men think so highly of you, it might be hard for you to see which one is the one that's gonna light up just from hearing your name... But I've met him... And so have you.

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Soundtracks

"There Are More Things"
Written & Performed by Lir (as LiR)

User Reviews

So he done a Sonny Mulligan?

The film, which was shot in various locations within Dublin (posing as Cork) is in my opinion one of the best movies to come out of Ireland, Its a great tale of two guys thrown together to complete a task which neither of them want to do. The dialogue and wit between both main players is funny (warning: explenatives abound) and sometimes touching. Git (McDonald), the novice to the world of shady dealings and gangsters and Bunny Kelly (Gleeson), a man who has been there, done that and shot the gun, according to him anyway.

The movie moves at a fairly quick pace, we are given glimses at Bunny and Gits life and why they are both in the predicament they are in. The situation humor is spot on with some funny set pieces, with great dialogue between the two. The late Tony Doyle gives a great performance as Tom French, the gangster with a great line in put downs and a man with who you just dont mess with. The story has twists and turns much like the travelled roads the guys are on, the twists and turns are nicely explained by the films end. The film is one of the few films which holds up to repeat viewings. Overall, the film is worth watching and remember,

"The benefit of the Doubt, can even save your life" - Mr Bunny Kelly BA