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Taffin

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.8K
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POPULARITY
19,475
2,582
Pierce Brosnan and Alison Doody in Taffin (1988)
An Irish tough-guy debt collector is asked by his local community to help rid the town of developers bent on building a chemical plant on the outskirts of town. The developers are ruthless and have sent their heavies into town to keep the locals quiet.
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An Irish tough-guy debt collector is asked by his local community to help rid the town of developers bent on building a chemical plant on the outskirts of town. The developers are ruthless a... Read allAn Irish tough-guy debt collector is asked by his local community to help rid the town of developers bent on building a chemical plant on the outskirts of town. The developers are ruthless and have sent their heavies into town to keep the locals quiet.An Irish tough-guy debt collector is asked by his local community to help rid the town of developers bent on building a chemical plant on the outskirts of town. The developers are ruthless and have sent their heavies into town to keep the locals quiet.

IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
19,475
2,582
  • Director
    • Francis Megahy
  • Writers
    • David Ambrose(screenplay)
    • Lyndon Mallet(book)
  • Stars
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Ray McAnally
    • Alison Doody
Top credits
  • Director
    • Francis Megahy
  • Writers
    • David Ambrose(screenplay)
    • Lyndon Mallet(book)
  • Stars
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Ray McAnally
    • Alison Doody
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Pierce Brosnan and Alison Doody in Taffin (1988)
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    Pierce Brosnan in Taffin (1988)
    Pierce Brosnan and Alison Doody in Taffin (1988)
    Pierce Brosnan and Alison Doody in Taffin (1988)
    Pierce Brosnan in Taffin (1988)
    Pierce Brosnan in Taffin (1988)
    Pierce Brosnan and Alison Doody in Taffin (1988)
    Pierce Brosnan in Taffin (1988)

    Top cast

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    Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan
    • Taffin
    Ray McAnally
    Ray McAnally
    • O'Rourke
    Alison Doody
    Alison Doody
    • Charlotte
    Jeremy Child
    Jeremy Child
    • Martin
    Dearbhla Molloy
    Dearbhla Molloy
    • Mrs. Martin
    Jim Bartley
    • Conway
    Alan Stanford
    • Sprawley
    Gerard McSorley
    Gerard McSorley
    • Ed
    Patrick Bergin
    Patrick Bergin
    • Mo Taffin
    Britta Smith
    Britta Smith
    • Mrs. Taffin
    Jonathan Ryan
    Jonathan Ryan
    • Gibson
    Liz Lloyd
    • Valerie Gibson
    Ronan Wilmot
    Ronan Wilmot
    • Deacon
    Liam O'Callaghan
    • Henderson
    Frank Kelly
    Frank Kelly
    • Liam
    Catherine Byrne
    • Shirley
    Sarah Carroll
    • Maeve
    Connor Tallon
    • Yellow Hat
    • Director
      • Francis Megahy
    • Writers
      • David Ambrose(screenplay)
      • Lyndon Mallet(book)
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Wikipedia, "Taffin's quote 'Then maybe you shouldn't be living heeeeeeeeeeeeere!' became an internet meme after repeated plays on the Adam & Joe show on BBC Radio 6 Music".
    • Quotes

      Mark Taffin: What goes on in this town is none of your business.

      Charlotte: As long as I'm living here it is!

      Mark Taffin: THEN MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T BE LIVING HEEEEERE!

    • Connections
      Featured in Diminishing Returns: The Big Diminishing Returns Quiz (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Shuffling For Jimmy Reed
      (uncredited)

      Written by Paul Jones and Stefan Grossman

      KPM Music Ltd

    User reviews18

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    6/10
    Alright movie
    "Taffin" is a movie that I missed until now. I enjoyed it even though it is clearly an average film, just a step above a 'B' movie. But I thought it was much better than say "The Boondock Saints" which I really disliked. "Taffin" is what I thought "B. Saints" would or could be. "Taffin" is basically like a Western but set in 1988 Ireland, and I do like a good Western with a good lead which Brosnan is; I like most all his performances. And Alison Doody is a nice addition to the cast as well. While the plot, action, and characters could have been fleshed out and developed a bit more, and the ending was abrupt, it was still an enjoyable film which I will hopefully watch again someday. Also, the Irish setting was nice to see for a change of pace. So, this little known film was probably influential, inspiring later films such as: "Payback", "Boondock Saints", "Fire Down Below", and "On Deadly Ground". 6/10.
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    • Sep 25, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 1988 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Irish Gaelic
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Mann wie Taffin
    • Filming locations
      • Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • United British Artists (UBA)
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Rafford Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $159,969
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $107,303
      • Feb 28, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $159,969
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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