It's Ireland in the 1960s and showbands and ballrooms are big business. However, Tony is struggling to repay his bank loan and is in danger of losing his ballroom. In order to save it, he sets out to turn unknown female performer Denise...
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Cast
| Liam Cunningham | ... |
Tony Golden
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| Kerry Katona | ... |
Denise
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| Tina Kellegher | ... |
Gemma
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| Don Wycherley | ... |
Frank
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| Denis Conway | ... |
Alan Rendell
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| Hugh O'Conor | ... |
Karl
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Tom Sullivan | ... |
Ricky Duvall
(as Tom Ó Súilleabháin)
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| Philip O'Sullivan | ... |
Fr. Healy
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| Rory Keenan | ... |
Keith
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Donal Beecher | ... |
Wayne
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| Ruth Bradley | ... |
Maggie
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| Paddy C. Courtney | ... |
Radio Presenter
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Alexander Downes | ... |
Louie
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Kathy Downes | ... |
Sheila
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Dessie Gallagher | ... |
Jimmy
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| Amy Huberman | ... |
Bella
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| Vanessa Keogh | ... |
Hysterical Fan
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| Conor Lambert | ... |
Doyler
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Louis Lovett | ... |
Felim
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Gemma Lynskey |
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Angela P. Martinez | ... |
Vanessa
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Brian McGuinness | ... |
Finbar
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Francine Mulrooney | ... |
Deirdre
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Mick Nolan | ... |
Garry
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| Gavin O'Connor | ... |
Band Member
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Mark O'Regan | ... |
Colin
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Enda Oates | ... |
Bob Foley
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Derek Reid | ... |
Richard
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Arthur Riordan | ... |
Barry
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| Paul Ronan | ... |
Micko
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Russell Smith | ... |
Gerry
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Russell Smith | ... |
Gerry
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Roswell Stanley | ... |
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Maggie Wade | ... |
Waitress
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Directed by
| Ian Fitzgibbon | ... | (as Ian FitzGibbon) |
Written by
| John Moloney | ... | () |
Produced by
| Orla Bleahen-Melvin | ... | producer |
| Mary Callery | ... | executive producer |
| Noemi Ferrer | ... | executive producer |
| Alan Moloney | ... | producer |
| Patrick O'Donoghue | ... | line producer |
Music by
| John McPhillips | ||
Cinematography by
| Owen McPolin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stephen O'Connell | ||
Editorial Department
| Sarah Cruise | ... | assistant editor |
| Gary Curran | ... | colorist |
| Jim Duggan | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Coilin O'Cearbhaill | ... | on-line editor |
Casting By
| Frank Moiselle | ||
Production Design by
| Padraig O'Neill | ||
Art Direction by
| Carmel Nugent | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cos Egan | ||
Costume Design by
| Kathy Strachan | ||
Makeup Department
| Edel Cheasty | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Carole Dunne | ... | chief hair stylist (as Carol Dunne) |
| Patsy Giles | ... | chief makeup artist |
| Grainne Goan | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Sevlene Roddy | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Patrick O'Donoghue | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Keith Barry | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Catherine Dunne | ... | second assistant director |
| Bill Kirk | ... | first assistant director |
| Brian 'Joker' Mulvey | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Arthur Bell | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Brian Cave | ... | stand-by art director |
| Richie Donovan | ... | painter |
| Cos Egan | ... | set buyer |
| Eoin Egan | ... | props |
| Andrew Freeman | ... | construction manager |
| Alan Harvey | ... | dressing props |
| Gerard Lanigan | ... | property master |
| Bernard Lyster | ... | trainee props |
| Dara McGee | ... | painter |
| Ciara McKenna | ... | props |
| Noel McKenna | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Michael Moynihan | ... | graphics |
| Charlotte O'Connor | ... | art department assistant |
| Irina Pawassar | ... | stand-by props |
| Barbara Pritchard | ... | dressing props |
| Brian Sweeney | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Michelle Cunniffe | ... | foley recordist |
| Caoimhe Doyle | ... | foley artist |
| Tommy Ellis | ... | sound editor |
| Andrew Felton | ... | boom operator |
| Ken Galvin | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Ian Johns | ... | second boom operator |
| Karl Merren | ... | sound recordist |
| Nikki Moss | ... | sound designer |
| Eddie Quinn | ... | boom operator |
Stunts
| Joe Condren | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richie Egan | ... | crane grip |
| Padraic Faherty | ... | electrician |
| Tim Fletcher | ... | gaffer |
| Aidan Griffin | ... | grip |
| Colm Hogan | ... | still photographer |
| Noel Holland | ... | rigging electrician |
| Louise MacEllin | ... | assistant camera / clapper loader (as Lousie McEllin) |
| Angus Macrae | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Caroline McLoughlin | ... | grip |
| Paul McNulty | ... | electrician |
| Angus Mitchell | ... | focus puller |
| Stephen Murphy | ... | Steadicam operator / camera operator: "b" camera |
| Micheal O'Mogáin | ... | best boy |
| Dracey Jobbins | ... | crane operator (uncredited) |
| Anthony Meade | ... | additional focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nikki Connor | ... | costume assistant |
| Breege Fahy | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Sarah King | ... | costume assistant |
| Liz Treacy | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Paddy Cahill | ... | assistant location manager (as Patrick Cahill) |
| Brian Moylan | ... | location assistant |
| Gordon Wycherley | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Denis Woods | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Renee Burke | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Martin Broderick | ... | action vehicle transport |
| Yvonne Broderick | ... | action vehicle coordinator |
| Paul Cullen | ... | transportation captain |
| Gerry Kerrigan | ... | driver: minibus |
| Dermot Moore | ... | unit driver |
Additional Crew
| Mark Bailey | ... | title sequence |
| Reggie Blain | ... | facilities manager |
| Sharon Brady | ... | unit publicist |
| Ruth Carter | ... | assistant to producer |
| Ruth Coady | ... | producer asst |
| Joe Curtis | ... | caterer |
| Rebecca Daly | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Emer Fitzpatrick | ... | assistant accountant |
| Ruth Hunter | ... | business and legal affairs |
| Michael Hyland | ... | business and legal affairs |
| Lisa Kelly | ... | extras coordinator |
| Teresa McGrane | ... | business and legal affairs |
| Bernie McGrath | ... | Music Clearance Co-Ordinator |
| John McMahon | ... | assistant to director |
| Elaine Nicell | ... | production coordinator |
| Alison O'Leary | ... | production accountant |
| Gillian Rowntree | ... | unit publicist |
| Conor Sweeney | ... | business and legal affairs |
Production Companies
- Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
- Parallel Film Productions
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
Distributors
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) (2005) (Ireland) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2006) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board (assistance)
- Production Depot (camera equipment provided by)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
It's Ireland in the 1960s and showbands and ballrooms are big business. However, Tony is struggling to repay his bank loan and is in danger of losing his ballroom. In order to save it, he sets out to turn unknown female performer Denise into a superstar practically overnight. |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR3,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Followed by Showbands II (2006). See more » |