The Irishman (1978)

The Doolan family are trying to make a go in the freight hauling business in Queensland, Australia. The problem is it's the 1920's, the Doolans use horses and motorized vehicles can do it ... See full summary »

Director:

Donald Crombie

Writers:

Donald Crombie, Elizabeth O'Connor (novel)

Stars:

Michael Craig, Robyn Nevin, Simon Burke

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Craig	...	Paddy Doolan
Robyn Nevin	...	Jenny Doolan
Simon Burke	...	Michael Doolan
Gerard Kennedy	...	Chad Ingram
Lou Brown	...	Will Doolan
Tony Barry	...	Rob Dalgliesh
Bryan Brown	...	Eric Haywood
Tui Bow	...	Granny Doolan
Marcella Burgoyne	...	Mrs. Dalgleish
Andrew McGuire	...	Grandpa Doolan
Vincent Ball	...	Bailey Clark
Roberta Grant	...	Mrs. Bailey Clark
Roger Ward	...	Kevin Quilty
John Clayton	...	Sam Brookes
Tim Robertson	...	Bill Bryant

Storyline

The Doolan family are trying to make a go in the freight hauling business in Queensland, Australia. The problem is it's the 1920's, the Doolans use horses and motorized vehicles can do it faster. The proud father Paddy has difficulty accepting change.

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Plot Keywords:

family relationships | technology | technical development | team | queensland | 

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Taglines:

The Australian outback historical epic

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Third theatrical feature film of actor Bryan Brown.

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Connections

Featured in On Location with 'The Irishman' (2006)

User Reviews

a lost Australian epic

What a gorgeous EPIC film! This is one of the Australian Film Industry's most beautifully made really BIG films of the 70s...and also one of its almost completely forgotten. Made at a time when there were many period piece films THE IRISHMAN is actually the very best of them. Somewhere between Picnic At hanging Rock and Gallipoli Australia musty have produced 20 horsey movies set in the country. Sadly, in its day, it was just another film, but seen apart from the mob, this one is the most perfectly photographed, heartfelt, optimistic and realistic family features made in this country. Unrelentingly exquisite to watch, with engaging and genuine characters and a sensational cast, THE IRISHMAN is the one Australian film from the late 70s that deserves a major re discovery. A widescreen DVD of this film will be late entry masterpiece into everyone's collection. Apparently the archive in Australia is about to produce a new 35mm print and I can only say it will be one of their most satisfying parts of the collection possible. It may not be available internationally for a while, but collectors from the US and UK and European countries should track this down and buy a copy. One day.

Details

Official Sites:

Umbrella Entertainment - Streaming [Australia] Umbrella Entertainment [Australia]

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Irishman

Filming Locations:

Kennedy Valley, Queensland, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD767,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Forest Home Films, The South Australian Film Corporation, The Australian Film Commission

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Gevacolor)