When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
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Kirk Jones
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Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998)
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9 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast
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| Ian Bannen | ... | Jackie O'Shea | |
| David Kelly | ... | Michael O'Sullivan | |
| Fionnula Flanagan | ... | Annie O'Shea | |
| Susan Lynch | ... | Maggie O'Toole | |
| James Nesbitt | ... | Pig Finn | |
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Paul Vaughan | ... | Narrator (voice) |
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Adrian Robinson | ... | Lotto Observer |
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Maura O'Malley | ... | Mrs. Kennedy |
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Robert Hickey | ... | Maurice O'Toole |
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Paddy Ward | ... | Brendy O'Toole |
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James Ryland | ... | Dennis Fitzgerald |
| Fintan McKeown | ... | Pat Mulligan | |
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Eileen Dromey | ... | Lizzy Quinn |
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Kitty Fitzgerald | ... | Kitty |
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Dermot Kerrigan | ... | Father Patrick |
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The lucky winner of the national lottery is Ned Devine, so taken by his good fortune that he now can't be waked, because he died from the shock of it! News of the win spread quickly in the scenic little Irish village of Tully More, but not the secret news of Ned's demise. With lottery officials closing in to confirm the prize claimed by the deceased Devine, Ned's closest friends scheme to keep the prize money close to home, in memory of Ned of course! But as the plot twists humorously, they learn it is hard is to keep such a secret in a small town. Written by OBGriffiths@yahoo.com
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This fall, odds are, you'll get lucky. See more »Genres:
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Rated PG for nudity, language and thematic elements | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
8 January 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$148,971, 22 November 1998, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$24,788,807, 20 June 1999Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$43,515,982, 8 December 2006Company Credits
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2.39 : 1
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Jim Kelly: Ned, you've won six million eight hundred and ninety four thousand, six hundred and twenty pounds. How does that make you feel? Take your time now, there's no rush. It's a great shock to the system I know. Just give yourself a moment to get used to the idea. So what do you think, Ned? Well it was a roll over week. The jackpot wasn't won last week, so they carried it over to this week, and you were the only winner. Were you aware of that, Ned?
Michael O'Sullivan: No.
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(1988)
Written by Mike Scott and Steve Wickham
Performed by The Waterboys
Published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd. and Dizzy Heights/Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Courtesy of Chrysalis Records Ltd.
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All the cast and crew worked on reduced rates to help the film get made. See more »Goofs
The An Post (Irish Post Office) van that carries Ned from his home to the Church has a UK licence plate. See more »Quotes
Michael O'Sullivan: [pretending to be Ned Devine] A big win is it?Jim Kelly: Ned, you've won six million eight hundred and ninety four thousand, six hundred and twenty pounds. How does that make you feel? Take your time now, there's no rush. It's a great shock to the system I know. Just give yourself a moment to get used to the idea. So what do you think, Ned? Well it was a roll over week. The jackpot wasn't won last week, so they carried it over to this week, and you were the only winner. Were you aware of that, Ned?
Michael O'Sullivan: No.
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Crazy Credits
Dedicated to the fond memory of Ian Bannen (Jackie O'Shea), Alexandre Heylen (producer) and Peter Butler (grip) - "we shall forever be in your debt". See more »Soundtracks
Fisherman's Blues(1988)
Written by Mike Scott and Steve Wickham
Performed by The Waterboys
Published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd. and Dizzy Heights/Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Courtesy of Chrysalis Records Ltd.
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Only in Ireland! The backdrop of a small village in Ireland sets the stage for an interesting comedy about a winning lottery ticket and the dead guy it belongs to. Waking Ned Devine is about the waking up of a small village that has been fast asleep since the start. The side stories of love, friendship and greed do not fall short. They in fact add to the greatness of this comedy. A delight for the entire family, even the quick scenes of a 70 year old naked man on a motor cycle comes out to be nothing more than good clean fun. An original idea made into a terrific movie. An enjoyable story with wonderful and like-able characters. A hit!