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Waking Ned Devine (1998)
"Waking Ned" (original title)

 -  Comedy  -  20 November 1998 (USA)
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When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.

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Paul Vaughan ...
Narrator (voice)
Adrian Robinson ...
Lotto Observer
Maura O'Malley ...
Mrs. Kennedy
Robert Hickey ...
Maurice O'Toole
Paddy Ward ...
Brendy O'Toole
James Ryland ...
Dennis Fitzgerald
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Pat Mulligan
Eileen Dromey ...
Lizzy Quinn
Kitty Fitzgerald ...
Kitty
Dermot Kerrigan ...
Father Patrick
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Storyline

The lucky winner of the national lottery is Ned Devine, so taken by his good fortune that he now can't be waked, because he died from the shock of it! News of the win spread quickly in the scenic little Irish village of Tully More, but not the secret news of Ned's demise. With lottery officials closing in to confirm the prize claimed by the deceased Devine, Ned's closest friends scheme to keep the prize money close to home, in memory of Ned of course! But as the plot twists humorously, they learn it is hard is to keep such a secret in a small town. Written by OBGriffiths@yahoo.com

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village | lottery | black comedy | wake | death | See more »

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Finally, a comedy that will make you feel like a million bucks. See more »

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Rated PG for nudity, language and thematic elements | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

20 November 1998 (USA)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£911,901 (UK) (19 March 1999)

Gross:

$24,788,807 (USA) (18 June 1999)
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2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Despite being set in Ireland the film was shot in the Isle of Man. See more »

Goofs

When Jackie and Michael are walking to Ned Divine's house and it is raining, Michael is carrying a black umbrella when the two are on the road. However, when they reach Ned Divine's house, Michael has a different umbrella, which is tan with a brown stripe. See more »

Quotes

Jackie O'Shea: Michael O'Sullivan was my great friend. But I don't ever remember telling him that. The words that are spoken at a funeral are spoken too late for the man who is dead. What a wonderful thing it would be to visit your own funeral. To sit at the front and hear what was said, maybe say a few things yourself. Michael and I grew old together. But at times, when we laughed, we grew young. If he was here now, if he could hear what I say, I'd congratulate him on being a great man, and thank him for ...
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Crazy Credits

Dedicated to the fond memory of Ian Bannen (Jackie O'Shea), Alexandre Heylen (producer) and Peter 'Snowy' Butler (grip) - "we shall forever be in your debt". See more »

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Referenced in Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Parting Glass"
(1998)
Composed and arranged by Shaun Davey
Performed by Liam O'Maonlai
By courtesy of London Records
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This is a must see!
26 December 2005 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

My wife purchased this movie for me, but I let it sit on my DVD library shelf for over a year before I watched it. I felt very sad that I took so long to watch it because it is now on my favorite movie list. I own over 500 DVD's and this is one that is my all time top 25. The acting was well presented to the viewer and very realistic. I agree that this is a sleeper movie that you just do not hear off, but after you watch it you will highly recommend it to others. I believe that we have all felt the emotions that were displayed in "Waking Ned Divine". The director has set it up for the movie watcher to meld into the lead character, who hasn't always wanted to win the LOTTO and share it with our friends. I just love how his wife turns out to be his moral subconscious, she brings a smile to my face because it is so truthful. Others have already said it, but this is a feel good movie that brings our everyday dull and grinding lives back into the sunshine.


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