Red Roses and Petrol (2003)

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Director:

Tamar Simon Hoffs

Writers:

Tamar Simon Hoffs (story)
Joseph O'Connor (play)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

A story about love, life, and loss...with a splash of whiskey

Plot:

A dysfunctional Irish family gathers after the death of their patriarch.

Plot Keywords:

Funeral | Secret | Video Diary | Book | Family Gathering

Cast

Malcolm McDowell	...	Enda Doyle
Olivia Tracey	...	Moya Doyle
Heather Juergensen	...	Medbh Doyle
Max Beesley	...	Johnny Doyle
Greg Ellis	...	Tom Ivres
Susan Lynch	...	Catherine Doyle
Catherine Farrell	...	Helen
Sean Lawlor	...	Prof. Thompson
Robert Easton	...	Old Geezer
Aubrey Morris	...	Father Morton
Arie Verveen	...	Doc
Timothy V. Murphy	...	Eamonn
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Zola Glassman	...	Young Medbh
Kathryn Joosten	...	Nurse
Lou Mulford	...	Neighbor Woman
Christopher Paci	...	Baby Johnny
Jackson Roach	...	Young Johnny
Shiva Rose	...	Evie (as Shiva Rose McDermott)
Deidra Sarego	...	Irish Singer
Georgiana Sîrbu	...	Young Catherine
Shahar Sorek	...	Bar Patron

MPAA:

Rated R for language including some sexual references.

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Abú Media

Trivia:

Malcolm McDowell and Max Beesley enjoyed playing practical jokes on the set.

Movie Connections:

Featured in O Lucky Malcolm! (2006)

Soundtrack:

Salty Dog

Thoroughly enjoyed the film

I recently saw this film at a special screening. I didn't know what to expect but was ultimately very happy that I attended the event. The story about a dysfunctional family rings true, as the relationship between siblings is portrayed in a very believable way. I really enjoyed the acting by the entire cast. I especially liked seeing Malcolm McDowell playing such a different type of character. It should also be noted that the soundtrack was very good, especially my introduction to "Flogging Molly" and it's always nice to hear new songs by Susanna Hoffs of "The Bangles". Even though the film had a few slow spots, overall, the film was very moving, yet not overly sentimental.