Agnes Browne (1999)

The unexpected death of her husband sends a woman and her seven children, ages 2-14, into emotional turmoil and financial crisis in 1967 Dublin. She is forced to borrow money from a ... See full summary »

Director:

Anjelica Huston

Writers:

Brendan O'Carroll (novel), John Goldsmith (screenplay),

Stars:

Anjelica Huston, Marion O'Dwyer, Niall O'Shea

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anjelica Huston	...	Agnes Browne
Marion O'Dwyer	...	Marion Monks
Niall O'Shea	...	Mark Browne
Ciaran Owens	...	Frankie Browne
Roxanna Nic Liam	...	Cathy Browne (as Roxanna Williams)
Carl Power	...	Simon Browne
Mark Power	...	Dermot Browne
Gareth O'Connor	...	Rory Browne
James Lappin	...	Trevor Browne
Ray Winstone	...	Mr. Billy
Arno Chevrier	...	Pierre
Gerard McSorley	...	Mr. Aherne
Tom Jones	...	Himself
June Rodgers	...	Fat Annie
Jennifer Gibney	...	Winnie the Mackerel

Storyline

The unexpected death of her husband sends a woman and her seven children, ages 2-14, into emotional turmoil and financial crisis in 1967 Dublin. She is forced to borrow money from a ruthless loan shark to make ends meet. She faces her dismal existence by selling fruits and vegetables at an open air market where she spends time with a best friend who gives her encouragement. Wishing to escape her existence, if only for a short time, she dreams of finding enough money to attend an upcoming Tom Jones concert. She realizes her dream by accepting her first date with a French baker. Her kids pool their money so she can buy a new dress. Of course, eventually the family has to face the loan shark, but this is a movie where obstacles are maybe too easily overcome.

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Plot Keywords:

money | loan | dream | loan shark | death | 

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Taglines:

When Agnes Browne's husband died, she discovered something amazing... Herself.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA Ireland

Language:

English French

Release Date:

3 March 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Mammy

Filming Locations:

Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£72,392 (UK) (10 December 1999)

Gross:

$140,426 (USA) (17 March 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hell's Kitchen Films, October Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Agnes Browne works on a fruit and vegetable stall on Moore Street, Dublin city centre's famous market street. In reality, the market stall scenes were shot on Thorncastle Street, and adjacent Bridge Street, in Ringsend, on Dublin's Southside.

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Goofs

When the group are are coming out of Clery's department store, the physical bus stops in the distance are still from 1990s. Bus stops were green and oval in shape, whereas in the 60s and 70s they were round and black/cream.

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Quotes

Marion Monks: We're here for a good time, not a long time. And having a friend like you is as good as it gets.

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Connections

Followed by Mrs. Brown's Boys (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Magnificat Cum Alleluia"
Arranged & Performed by Noirin Ni Riain

User Reviews

A Sweet, Endearing Movie

This is definitely a chic-flick, but a very good one. Angelica Huston's Irish accent is absolutely fabulous (her bio says she went to school in Ireland). Angelica and her co-star Marion O'Dwyer bond very well together; I felt like I was glimpsing into a real true-life friendship. There is a very funny scene between the two when they are comparing their romances that is sure to make even the strictest of movie critics crack a smile. And the 7 children that play Angelica Huston's kids are an asset to the movie.

This is an endearing, quality independent film for those of us who love a good drama as well as some good chuckles! I am looking forward to reading the trilogy novels by Brendan O'Carroll--which was the basis of this film.