Mickybo and Me (2004)

The film tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. The boys share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, with the consequence that they run away to Australia.

Director:

Terry Loane

Writers:

Terry Loane (screenplay), Owen McCafferty (play)

Stars:

John Joe McNeill, Niall Wright, Julie Walters

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
John Joe McNeill	...	Mickybo
Niall Wright	...	Jonjo
Julie Walters	...	Mickybo's Ma
Ciarán Hinds	...	Jonjo's Da
Adrian Dunbar	...	Mickybo's Da
Gina McKee	...	Jonjo's Ma
Susan Lynch	...	Torch Woman
Laine Megaw	...	Auntie Rita
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Barbara Adair	...	Elderly Wife
Hannah Carnegie	...	Niamh
Patricia Carson	...	Annie
Brendan Caskey	...	Gank
Charlie Clarke	...	Fartface
Maria Connolly	...	Travel Agent Lady
Chris Corrigan	...	Policeman 1

Storyline

Based on the play of the same name the film tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. The boys share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, with the consequence that they run away to Australia.

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Plot Keywords:

children | belfast | based on play

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Taglines:

We all need heroes

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and brief sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

UIP [ie]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Mickybo & Me

Filming Locations:

Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£49,475 (UK) (1 April 2005)

Gross:

£172,336 (UK) (1 April 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When John Joe goes to the cinema near the end, a Big Daddy poster can be seen.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Mickybo: Beazer!

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Connections

References Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

User Reviews

Just Fun too watch

Just take it as it is. Too many people are judgmental.I don't see why this movie did not rate higher. Not all bad came out of that period during the 70's. I expected it to end badly but it did have an upturn at the end. I thank the people who voted in more for its favor.

My only complaint was I could not understand the speech patterns of the kids.

I am going to try and find out more about it on the net to see more about the two fine boy actors.

It did have a few scenes that were out of place but I still rate it 10 in my book.