Irish Crime (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:

Brendan Gleeson, Peter McDonald, Antoine Byrne

10 wins & 7 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:

murder | bog | money | beating | prison | 

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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:

Irish Crime

Filming Locations:

County Kildare, Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$187,631, 3 July 1998

Gross USA:

$405,297, 19 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?

Trivia

Snooker legend Willie Thorne was offered the role of Bunny

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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

Excellent film with a mix of action, comedy, and even a little passion.

This was one of the best films I have seen in a while. Peter McDonald and Brendan Gleeson's chemistry together reminded me of much better known and consequently higher cost Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta in Pulp Fiction.

The movie showed me that having the well known actors shouldn't make the movie. If they are good actors, the script will make the movie, and effectively promote the careers of the actors.

The script did an excellent job of portraying the relationships between the characters involved.

Again this was one of the best movies I have seen in a while.