When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
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Kirk JonesWriter:
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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Plot Synopsis
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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How far would you go to win a fortune! 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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Jackie O'Shea: I'm full Annie. Put it in the fridge for dinner tomorrow.
Annie O'Shea: Jackie. I counted those joints precisely. If there's a leg left over, it means someone was missing.
Jackie O'Shea: Winner smells a rat? Where's my list? Ned Devine. Ned Devine was missing.
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Traditional Irish tune
Lyrics by Percy French
Sung by Finn and another man after the dinner
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All the cast and crew worked on reduced rates to help the film get made. See more »Goofs
When the lotto man comes to the village the fist time to verify the ticket, Jackie states that he has left the little bag with the ticket in it in the phone booth. However, earlier when Jackie and Michael are making the call to the lotto we see Jackie placing a red bag with the ticket in it on top of the phone, but when they leave the phone booth there is clearly no red bag left behind. See more »Quotes
Annie O'Shea: I have a chicken leg left over.Jackie O'Shea: I'm full Annie. Put it in the fridge for dinner tomorrow.
Annie O'Shea: Jackie. I counted those joints precisely. If there's a leg left over, it means someone was missing.
Jackie O'Shea: Winner smells a rat? Where's my list? Ned Devine. Ned Devine was missing.
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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
The Mountains of MourneTraditional Irish tune
Lyrics by Percy French
Sung by Finn and another man after the dinner
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I simply love this movie. Every time we have guests staying overnight or for a few days, I always drag this movie out. It has never hit mainstream America. Too bad! It's funny and it's touching...the two necessary elements to make a memorable movie. You would have to be angry cynic not to love it. The music is superb as well. The character Michael O'Sullivan reminds me of the father of one my best friends growing up. The scene where Michael and Jackie come to prepare Ned Devine is as hilarious as the funeral scene is sweet when Jackie eulogizes his friend Michael O'Sullivan, who is sitting in the front row of the church. Only then do you grasp how these two have been friends since childhood.