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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Storyline
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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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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Pig Finn: Hey boys. Hey boys.
Jackie O'Shea: How are ya? The old sparkle in your eye, ey?
Pig Finn: You're a devil Jackie. Geez Jackie, you must have a terrible thirst on ya tonight. I've never seen a man drink two pints at the same time.
Jackie O'Shea: This is yours Finn. I bought you a pint so.
Pig Finn: You're joking me? Well, you've never bought me a pint.
Jackie O'Shea: Well, I've always bought you home many a night.
Michael O'Sullivan: And I bought you a packet of your favorite Mexican crisps.
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Traditional Irish tune
Lyrics by Percy French
Sung by Finn and another man after the dinner
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A significant sleeper success, this earned over $50 million from a $3 million budget. See more »Goofs
When Lizzy is calling the National Lottery from the phone booth, it is clearly visible that the entry in the yellow pages is in fact a cut-out piece of paper glued onto a different entry. See more »Quotes
Michael O'Sullivan: There's the man.Pig Finn: Hey boys. Hey boys.
Jackie O'Shea: How are ya? The old sparkle in your eye, ey?
Pig Finn: You're a devil Jackie. Geez Jackie, you must have a terrible thirst on ya tonight. I've never seen a man drink two pints at the same time.
Jackie O'Shea: This is yours Finn. I bought you a pint so.
Pig Finn: You're joking me? Well, you've never bought me a pint.
Jackie O'Shea: Well, I've always bought you home many a night.
Michael O'Sullivan: And I bought you a packet of your favorite Mexican crisps.
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Crazy Credits
Despite being the title character, Ned Devine is misspelled in the credits as "Ned Divine". See more »Soundtracks
The Mountains of MourneTraditional Irish tune
Lyrics by Percy French
Sung by Finn and another man after the dinner
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My wife purchased this movie for me, but I let it sit on my DVD library shelf for over a year before I watched it. I felt very sad that I took so long to watch it because it is now on my favorite movie list. I own over 500 DVD's and this is one that is my all time top 25. The acting was well presented to the viewer and very realistic. I agree that this is a sleeper movie that you just do not hear off, but after you watch it you will highly recommend it to others. I believe that we have all felt the emotions that were displayed in "Waking Ned Divine". The director has set it up for the movie watcher to meld into the lead character, who hasn't always wanted to win the LOTTO and share it with our friends. I just love how his wife turns out to be his moral subconscious, she brings a smile to my face because it is so truthful. Others have already said it, but this is a feel good movie that brings our everyday dull and grinding lives back into the sunshine.