Cardboard Gangsters (2017)

A group of young Cardboard Gangsters attempt to gain control of the drug trade in Darndale, chasing the glorified lifestyle of money, power and sex.

Director:

Mark O'Connor

Writers:

John Connors, Mark O'Connor

Stars:

John Connors, Fionn Walton, Kierston Wareing

8 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
John Connors	...	Jason Connolly
Fionn Walton	...	Dano
Kierston Wareing	...	Kim Murphy
Jimmy Smallhorne	...	Derra Murphy
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Paul Alwright	...	Glenner (as Paul Alright)
Alan Clinch	...	Whacker
Stephen Clinch	...	Ross Kelly
John Dalessandro	...	Lukey
Damien Dempsey	...	Curley Murphy
Gemma-Leah Devereux	...	Roisin
Kyle Bradley Donaldson	...	Stephen Kelly
Graham Earley	...	Evers Dempsey
Maura Foley	...	Maura
Tristan Heanue	...	Kieran
Fionna Hewitt-Twamley	...	Angela Connolly

Storyline

Cardboard Gangsters follows the story of a group of young lads in Darndale, led by Jay Connolly (John Connors), who sell drugs to make a living. They set out in a bid to gain more money and power and enter the big leagues of the drug trade. Things begin to unravel quickly as not everyone in Darndale is willing to let these Cardboard Gangsters achieve the notoriety they crave without a fight.

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Taglines:

Get Real

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official Site

Country:

Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 June 2017 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Картонные гангстеры

Box Office

Budget:

€600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€57,000 (Ireland), 18 June 2017, Limited Release

Company Credits

Production Co:

Five Knight Films Limited,Stalker Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed in Darndale, Dublin City - Ireland.

User Reviews

Great film

I feel the 6.5 on IMDB is spot on. Its a great amateur film and very true to life. Very tense the whole way through, most of the dialogue was spot on and it really gave a glimpse into the lives and mindset of those living in darndale, one of the roughest suburbs of dublin. Loads of social problems but very close knit family units and a strong sense of community. Those horses actually do run about the place as well.

Well worth a watch.