Summary
The Run of the Country is an American film first released in 1995,
directed by Peter Yates.
The film is based on a novel by Shane Connaughton and stars Albert Finney, Matt Keeslar, Victoria Smurfit, Anthony Brophy and David Kelly.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Peter Yates
- Script: Shane Connaughton (novel), Shane Connaughton
- Photo: Mike Southon
- Music: Cynthia Millar
- Cast: Albert Finney (Danny’s Father), Matt Keeslar (Danny), Victoria Smurfit (Annagh), Anthony Brophy (Prunty), David Kelly (Father Gaynor), Dearbhla Molloy (Danny’s Mother), Carole Nimmons (Mrs. Prunty), Vinnie McCabe (Annaghs Uncle), Trevor Clarke (Barman), Kevin Murphy (Big Man), Michael O’Reilly (Bouncer Patterson), P.J. Brady (Carolan), Miche Doherty (Dolan), Declan Mulholland (Farmer), Dawn Bradfield (Daphne), Paddy McGuinness (Lookout), Christy Mahon (Man), Pat Kinevane (McQuade), Joe Hanley (Monkey), Maureen Dow (Mrs. McKenna), Eileen Ward (Mrs. Lee), Robin Hines (Soldier), Antoine Byrne (Wench), Seamus O’Rourke (Man at Annaghs), Joan Sheehy (Widdy McGinn), Noel Smith (Goglin Gilmour), Hugh B. O’Brien (Dannys Uncle), Aine Ni Mhuiri (Dannys Aunt), Sissy Connally (Elderly Lady), Mary Reilly (Woman)
- Country: Ireland / USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 106 min
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