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Jimmy's Hall

  • 20142014
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
6.5K
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Jimmy's Hall (2014)
In 1921 Jimmy Gralton's sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in Ireland where young people could come to learn, to argue, to dream... but above all to dance and have fun. Jimmy's Hall celebrates the spirit of these free thinkers.  The film is set in 1932 and follows events when Jimmy returned from a decade in New York and re-opened the hall.  The film is freely inspired by JimmyÂ’s life and turbulent times.
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During the Depression, Jimmy Gralton returns home to Ireland after ten years of exile in America. Seeing the levels of poverty and oppression, the activist in him reawakens and he looks to r... Read allDuring the Depression, Jimmy Gralton returns home to Ireland after ten years of exile in America. Seeing the levels of poverty and oppression, the activist in him reawakens and he looks to re-open the dance hall that led to his deportation.During the Depression, Jimmy Gralton returns home to Ireland after ten years of exile in America. Seeing the levels of poverty and oppression, the activist in him reawakens and he looks to re-open the dance hall that led to his deportation.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ken Loach
  • Writers
    • Paul Laverty(screenplay)
    • Donal O'Kelly(play: Jimmy Gralton's Dancehall)
  • Stars
    • Barry Ward
    • Francis Magee
    • Aileen Henry
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ken Loach
  • Writers
    • Paul Laverty(screenplay)
    • Donal O'Kelly(play: Jimmy Gralton's Dancehall)
  • Stars
    • Barry Ward
    • Francis Magee
    • Aileen Henry
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos2

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    Sorcha Fox, Brían F. O'Byrne, and Simone Kirby in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Barry Ward and Simone Kirby in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Barry Ward in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Aisling Franciosi in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Paul Heasman and Ken Loach in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Barry Ward in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Barry Ward in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Paul Laverty, Ken Loach, and Rebecca O'Brien in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Barry Ward in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    David Gilchrist, Ken Loach, and Robbie Ryan in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Barry Ward and Aileen Henry in Jimmy's Hall (2014)
    Barry Ward in Jimmy's Hall (2014)

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    Barry Ward
    Barry Ward
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Francis Magee
    Francis Magee
    • Mossieas Mossie
    Aileen Henry
    Aileen Henry
    • Aliceas Alice
    Simone Kirby
    Simone Kirby
    • Oonaghas Oonagh
    Stella McGirl
    • Stellaas Stella
    Sorcha Fox
    • Mollyas Molly
    Martin Lucey
    • Dessieas Dessie
    Mikel Murfi
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Shane O'Brien
    Shane O'Brien
    • Finnas Finn
    Denise Gough
    Denise Gough
    • Tessas Tess
    Jim Norton
    Jim Norton
    • Father Sheridanas Father Sheridan
    Aisling Franciosi
    Aisling Franciosi
    • Marieas Marie
    Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
    Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Karl Geary
    Karl Geary
    • Seánas Seán
    Brían F. O'Byrne
    Brían F. O'Byrne
    • Commander O'Keefeas Commander O'Keefe
    Conor McDermottroe
    • Dohertyas Doherty
    John Cronogue
    • Séamus Clarkeas Séamus Clarke
    Seamus Hughes
    Seamus Hughes
    • Ruairías Ruairí
    • Director
      • Ken Loach
    • Writers
      • Paul Laverty(screenplay)
      • Donal O'Kelly(play: Jimmy Gralton's Dancehall) (uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      The real Jimmy Gralton was the only Irishman ever deported from Ireland after Irish Independence. After the release of the film, a campaign (including an online petition) was started with the aim to rescind the deportation order and extend an official apology to his family.
    • Goofs
      Tobacco consumption (cigarettes, snuff and pipes) was extremely widespread at the time, yet none of the characters are seen to smoke, even at raucous social occasions.
    • Quotes

      James Gralton: We need to take control of our lives again. Work for need, not for greed. And not just to survive like a dog, but to live. And to celebrate. And to dance, to sing, as free human beings.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of a long list of people and organizations under the heading "Thank You" in the end credits, Dixie the horse, Cabundie the donkey, and Homer the three-legged dog are mentioned.
    • Connections
      Featured in La noche de...: Jimmy's Hall (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Sugar Foot Strut
      Written by Harry Myers, Billie Pierce, Charles Schwab, Georges Matis

      Used by kind permission of Carlin Music Corp.

      Performed by Louis Armstrong & His Savoy Ballroom Five

      courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    Educational
    In the States we didn't get much Irish history in our schools, particularly post-Rebellion history. Had no idea of the politics involved regarding the Socialist/Catholic Church alliance during the Depression, which is the basis of this film. We are influenced to root for the people versus this alliance, which seems to be the correct rooting interest. Jimmy comes back to his hometown after 10 years in exile, and takes up the same cause which got him deported in the first place. Once again the same forces that were against him are still in place, resulting in a duplication of events. Can't imagine how any moviegoer could fault him or his motives and the plot plays along with these sentiments.

    That said, the story bogs down in the second half of the film, making the staunchest advocate fidgety and anxious for some movement. It seems longer than the 1hr 49min advertised, but does not impinge on the gorgeous photography and the marvelous acting. Barry Ward as Jimmy was good, Simone Kirby was even better and Jim Norton as Fr. Sheridan was outstanding. I recommend "Jimmy's Hall", especially if you went to school in the U.S. - I guarantee you will be enlightened.
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    • Nov 15, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
      • France
      • Belgium
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • British Film Institute (BFI) (United Kingdom)
      • Film4 (United Kingdom)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Özgürlük Dansı
    • Filming locations
      • Killanummery, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Sixteen Films
      • Element Pictures
      • Why Not Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €6,911,962 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $560,592
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,881
      • Jul 5, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,825,184
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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