Six Shooter (2004)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Martin McDonagh

Writer:

Martin McDonagh (written by)

Release Date:

February 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Short

Tagline:

A black and bloody Irish comedy

Plot:

A black and bloody Irish comedy about a sad train journey where an older man, whose wife has died that morning, encounters a strange and possibly psychotic young oddball....

Plot Keywords:

Train | Doctor | Photograph | Argument | Grief

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 5 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Brendan Gleeson	...	Donnelly
Rúaidhrí Conroy	...	Kid (as Ruaidhrí Conroy)
David Wilmot	...	Man
Aisling O'Sullivan	...	Woman
Gary Lydon	...	Chief Guard
Domhnall Gleeson	...	Cashier
David Murray	...	Doctor
Tadgh Conroy	...	Young Kid
David Pearse	...	Short Man
Ann McFarlane	...	Donnelly's Wife
John Wallace	...	Junior Garda
Richard Nisbet	...	Garda
Mick Horan	...	Kid's Dad

Runtime:

UK:27 min

Country:

UK | Ireland

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

UK:18 | USA:Unrated

Filming Locations:

County Wicklow, Ireland

Company:

Missing in Action Films

Trivia:

The word 'fuck' and its derivatives are said 34 times in this 28-minute film, an average of 1.21 'fucks' per minute.

Soundtrack:

St. James Infirmary Blues

Excellent but odd

This is one of admittedly few short films that I have seen. I purchased this through the iTunes music store, and I must say, it was very worth the $1.99. This is a story of a man whose wife died, and gets on a train and sits down next to one of the few people on the train. It is a very simple storyline, yet the developments that result make this film truly an excellent piece of film (hence the Oscar). Personally, I would consider this to be a comedy, but it is of the dark and twisted variety. Anyone who wants a moving, yet humorous short film should most certainly find a way to watch this. Highly recommended due to the artful combination of humor and true content, while still providing an appealing and interesting story.