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Director:
Conor McPherson
Writers:
Neil Jordan (story) and
Conor McPherson (screenplay)
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Release Date:
17 April 2003 (Ireland) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime more
Tagline:
Thick as thieves. Only thicker.
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Awards:
4 nominations more
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(7 articles)
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Michael Caine ... Anthony O'Malley
Dylan Moran ... Tom Quirk

Michael Gambon ... Barreller

Lena Headey ... Dolores

Miranda Richardson ... Mrs. Magnani
Michael McElhatton ... Jock
Aisling O'Sullivan ... Rita

Ben Miller ... Clive
Abigail Iversen ... Mary
Michael Colgan ... Audition Director
Deirdre Walsh ... Camcorder Girl
Bill Hickey ... Stage Doorkeeper
Veronica O'Reilly ... Box Office Attendant
Paul Ward ... Maurice - Usher
Brian McGuinness ... Dermot - Usher
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
UK:91 min
Country:
UK | Germany | Ireland
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Soundtrack:
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You'll enjoy it almost as much as the cast obviously did, 2 January 2004
Author: chris139 from England

Right, for a start, I liked it. It was funny, It was farcical; Michael Caine and Dylan Moran threw themselves into their roles with such obvious glee, that I found it impossible not to be swayed by this film despite its many obvious flaws. The musical score just didn't seem appropriate; a number of the scenes appeared irrelevant and a little clunky; it just is not perfectly crafted and does appear cobbled together at times. But, and its a big but, its just funny. It just is - Michael Caine is wonderful as the neverhasbeen, entirely self absorbed O'Malley. While Moran handles his (definately more challenging) role with an almost nonchalent ease - a superb actor and one to watch in the future me thinks. In summary, and despite its flaws, if you don't laugh at this nice little film then your a bigger cynic than me - and you have my pity!

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