How Harry Became a Tree (2001)

This drama is set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney ('Colm Meany' ) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty - the most powerful man in town, who ... See full summary »

Director:

Goran Paskaljevic

Writers:

Christine Gentet, Goran Paskaljevic,

Stars:

Colm Meaney, Adrian Dunbar, Cillian Murphy

5 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Colm Meaney	...	Harry
Adrian Dunbar	...	George
Cillian Murphy	...	Gus
Kerry Condon	...	Eileen
Pat Laffan	...	Father O'Connor
Gail Fitzpatrick	...	Margaret
Maighread Ni Chonghaile	...	Maeve
Catriona Canavan	...	Irish Wake singer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mick Fitzgerald	...	Musician
Jenny Ni Chleirigh	...	Girl 2 Playing with Music Box
Natalie Ni Chleirigh	...	Girl 1 Playing with Music Box

Storyline

This drama is set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney ('Colm Meany' ) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty - the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus(Cillian Murphy) - upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) - falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together during this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.

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Plot Keywords:

matchmaker | pub | ireland | record player | shotgun | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality/nudity, language and a scene of violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [it]

Country:

Italy France UK Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 2002 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Bitter Harvest

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cattleya, Paradox Pictures, Film and General Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[lactating her large right breast into a cup]
Margaret: I'm not carrying any more of this milk around than I have to.

User Reviews

fantastic

I went to see this film with two of my friends, based solely on the title. None of us read any reviews and so were completely suprised by it. We all enjoyed it, despite being the youngest in the audience by about ten years.

What can I say, fantastic acting, fantastic story, fantastic script. Thouroghly enjoyable.