Screen Two (TV Series)
The Snapper (1993)
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- R
- 1h 34min
- Drama
- 03 Dec 1993
- TV Episode
When 20 years old Sharon announces that she is pregnant but refuses to tell who the father is, her tight-knit Irish family struggles to cope with the news.
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Awards:
- 11 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Tina Kellegher | ... |
Sharon Curley
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| Colm Meaney | ... |
Dessie Curley
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| Ruth McCabe | ... |
Kay Curley
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| Eanna MacLiam | ... |
Craig Curley
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Peter Rowen | ... |
Sonny Curley
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Joanne Gerrard | ... |
Lisa Curley
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Colm O'Byrne | ... |
Darren Curley
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| Stanley Townsend | ... |
Anaesthetist
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Ciara Duffy | ... |
Kimberley Curley
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| Fionnuala Murphy | ... |
Jackie
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Deirdre O'Brien | ... |
Mary
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Karen Woodley | ... |
Yvonne
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| Pat Laffan | ... |
George Burgess
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Virginia Cole | ... |
Doris Burgess
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Denis Menton | ... |
Pat Burgess
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Roddy Doyle | ... |
Self
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| Brendan Gleeson | ... |
Lester
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| Ronan Wilmot | ... |
Paddy
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Stuart Dunne | ... |
Bertie
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Dylan Tighe | ... |
Boy 1
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Caroline Boyle | ... |
Girl 1
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Jennifer Kelly | ... |
Checkout Woman
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Audrey Corr | ... |
Customer, Neighbour 3
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| Cathy Belton | ... |
Desk Nurse
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Miriam Kelly | ... |
Doctor
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| Eleanor Methven | ... |
Dr. Cook
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Birdy Sweeney | ... |
Loner
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Barbara Bergin | ... |
Midwife
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Billie Morton | ... |
Midwife 2
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Joan Sheehy | ... |
Woman in Hospital
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| Rynagh O'Grady | ... |
Neighbour 1
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Sheila Flitton | ... |
Neighbour 2
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Cathleen Delany | ... |
Oul'one
(as Cathleen Delaney)
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Ailish Connolly | ... |
Nurse
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Jack Lynch | ... |
Policeman
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| Stephen Kennedy | ... |
Supermarket Trainee Manager
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| Britta Smith | ... |
Woman in Police Station
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Conor Evans | ... |
Barrytown Neighbour
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Helen Roche | ... |
Barrytown Neighbour
(as Helen Roache)
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| Marie Conmee | ... |
Barrytown Neighbour
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Jimmy Keogh | ... |
Barrytown Neighbour
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Aisling Conlan | ... |
Baby Curley
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Alannagh McMullen | ... |
Baby Curley 2
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Tom Murphy | ... |
Pal 1
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Robbie Doolin | ... |
Pal 2
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Matthew Devereux | ... |
Young Lad / Dad
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Sandy | ... |
Famine
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Seán O'Donovan | ... |
Barrytown Nightclubber (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stephen Frears | ||
Written by
| Roddy Doyle | ... | (novel) |
| Roddy Doyle | ... | (screenplay) |
| Roddy Doyle | ... | () |
Produced by
| Ian Hopkins | ... | associate producer |
| Lynda Myles | ... | producer |
| Mark Shivas | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Stanley Myers | ||
Cinematography by
| Oliver Stapleton | ||
Editing by
| Mick Audsley | ||
Editorial Department
| Mary Casey | ... | assistant editor |
| Mary Finlay | ... | assistant editor |
| Colin Coull | ... | color grader (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Leo Davis | ||
Production Design by
| Mark Geraghty | ||
Art Direction by
| Jean Kerr | ||
Costume Design by
| Consolata Boyle | ||
Makeup Department
| Anne Dunne | ... | hair stylist |
| Morna Ferguson | ... | makeup designer |
| Jennifer Hegarty | ... | makeup designer |
Production Management
| Mary Alleguen | ... | production manager |
| Melanie Dicks | ... | production manager |
| Adam Park | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Suzanne Nicell | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
| Martin O'Malley | ... | first assistant director |
| Robert Walpole | ... | third assistant director |
| Mickey Walsh | ... | second assistant director (as Mick Walsh) |
Art Department
| Russ Bailey | ... | construction manager |
| Tina Brophy | ... | production buyer |
| Nuala McKernan | ... | set dresser |
| Eamonn O'Higgins | ... | property master |
| Owen Monaghan | ... | props (uncredited) / set dresser (uncredited) |
| Noel Walsh | ... | props trainee (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Mick Boggis | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Paul Delaney | ... | boom operator |
| Dan Gane | ... | dubbing editor |
| Kieran Horgan | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Joly | ... | dubbing editor |
| Peter Maxwell | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Steve Hancock | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gerry Johnston | ... | special effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Dominick Hewitt | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alan Butler | ... | focus puller |
| Tom Collins | ... | still photographer |
| John Conroy | ... | clapper leader |
| Larry S. Prinz | ... | gaffer |
| Luke Quigley | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rhona McGuirke | ... | costume assistant |
| Magdalen Rubalcava | ... | assistant costume designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| John McDonnell | ... | location manager |
| Niall O'Meachair | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Mark Berrow | ... | violin |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Eyles | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Davie Mayes | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Frances Byrne | ... | production runner |
| Donal Geraghty | ... | production accountant |
| Fiona Murray | ... | production coordinator |
| Alan Williams | ... | finance assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Electric Pictures (1993) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Electric Pictures (1993) (Ireland) (theatrical)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1993) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) (1993) (Ireland) (tv)
- Miramax (1993) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1993) (United States) (theatrical)
- Bac Films (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- Benelux Film Distributors (1993) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Boissons (1993) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Budapest Film (1993) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1993) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Filmax (1993) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1993) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Lisboa Films (1993) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Lux Film (1993) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Sandrew (1993) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Film Arte (1993) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (1993) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1993) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC) (1993) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Blue Sky (1993) (Slovenia) (theatrical)
- Sandrews (1993) (Sweden) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Set in Ireland, Sharon Curley is a 20 year old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters. When she gets herself pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town. Written by Rob Hartill |
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| Taglines | She's got a little secret and a lot of explaining to do. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is the second story in Roddy Doyle's "Barrytown Trilogy", following the adventures of the Rabbitte family. However, as 20th century Fox owned the film rights to the Rabbitte name (from The Commitments), the characters had to be re-named in the subsequent film adaptations (The Snapper, The Van). See more » |
| Goofs | When Sharon Curley goes into labour, they all pile into Jimmy's VW van to go to the maternity hospital, In the next scene we see the van travel south over Butt bridge in the center of Dublin. But the Rotunda maternity hospital in on the north side of Dublin, The same side as the Coolock home of the Curleys. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Addams Family Values/The Snapper/Dangerous Game/The Saint of Fort Washington/Like Water for Chocolate (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Can't Help Falling In Love See more » |
| Quotes |
Dessie Curley:
I haven't cried since I was a kid. Sharon Curley: You cried during the World Cup. Dessie Curley: Sober, Sharon! Sober! See more » |