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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kevin Spacey | ... | Michael Lynch | |
| Linda Fiorentino | ... | Christine Lynch | |
| Peter Mullan | ... | Stevie | |
| Stephen Dillane | ... | Noel Quigley | |
| Helen Baxendale | ... | Lisa | |
| David Hayman | ... | Tony Brady | |
| Patrick Malahide | ... | Commissioner Daly | |
| Gerard McSorley | ... | Harrison | |
| David Kelly | ... | Fr. Grogan | |
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Gary Lydon | ... | Tom Rooney |
| Paul Ronan | ... | Billy Lynch | |
| Colin Farrell | ... | Alec (as Colin Farrel) | |
| Vincent Regan | ... | Shay Kirby | |
| Tim Loane | ... | Jerome Higgins | |
| Christoph Waltz | ... | Peter | |
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Michael Lynch is Dublin's most notorious criminal, his brazen robberies making him the bane of the Gardaí and a hero to his fellow working class city Northsiders. When not playing happy families with his two wives - sisters Christine and Lisa - and his children, Lynch is busy plotting elaborate heists, thinking as much about the showmanship of it all as he is the loot involved. On his case is Garda Noel Quigley, his determination to convict Lynch slowly turning into an obsession. Inevitably, a showdown looms. Written by Anonymous
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irish republican army | irishman | bedtime story | disguise | art museum |Taglines:
Michael, he was a terrible gangster, his friends... are just ordinary See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, some violence and sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 January 2000 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
Ein ganz gewöhnlicher Dieb See more »Edit
Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£80,444 (United Kingdom), 19 March 2000, Limited ReleaseCompany Credits
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Bórd Scannán na hÉireann, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Icon Entertainment International See more »
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Words and Music by Randy Vanwarmer
Courtesy of Terraforma Music / Fourth Floor Music
Used by kind permission of Warner Chappell Music
Performed by Michael Lynch and Family
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As Michael is running out of the museum, stealing the painting of Judas kissing Jesus, the exhibition sign he passes reads "The Taking of Christ". See more »Goofs
(at around 1h 8 mins) A driver opens his car door to have it torn off by a truck coming from behind him. Then the door is flying down the road, but the truck that hit it is nowhere to be seen. See more »Soundtracks
Just When I Needed You MostWords and Music by Randy Vanwarmer
Courtesy of Terraforma Music / Fourth Floor Music
Used by kind permission of Warner Chappell Music
Performed by Michael Lynch and Family
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Very amusing crime comedy with Kevin Spacey as the star of the show. We already knew that Spacey is capable of playing any role and also in this movie he truly delivers. Kevin Spacey is Michael Lynch, an ordinary decent criminal who loves playing some games with the cops. I think you can compare him to Thomas Crown (performed by Steve McQueen in 1968 and by Pierce Brosnan in the remake 31 years later). A criminal, a gentleman and womaniser in one person.
Kevin Spacey was excellently casted as the male lead. Furthermore we see Linda Fiorentino as Lynch's wife, Peter Mullan ("My Name Is Joe") as Spacey's right hand and a very small part for Colin Farrell. The story is very well written and it contains a lot of twist. A must see for a Saturday night. Not a deep or difficult story, just fine Saturday night entertainment.
Recommendable! 7,5/10