Set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney (Colm Meany) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty – the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus (Cillian Murphy) – upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) – falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together. During this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly...
Top Cast
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Colm MeaneyHarry
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Adrian DunbarGeorge
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Cillian MurphyGus
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Kerry CondonEileen
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Pat LaffanFather O'Connor
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Gail FitzpatrickMargaret
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Maighréad Ní ChonghaileMaeve
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Des BraidenGeorge's father
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Denis ClohessyTim
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Sean ClohessySean
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Laurie MortonDaisy
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Gladys SheehanMaisie
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Joseph M. KellyPhotographer
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Brendan MorrisseyPhotographer
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Helen NortonRosie
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Joe HanleyArthur
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Tim McDonnellMartin
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Sean ColganLiam
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D'Angeli ValterRobert
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Mauro GiulianiStephan
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Catriona CanavanIrish Wake singer (uncredited)
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Mick FitzgeraldMusician (uncredited)
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Natalie Ní ChléirighGirl 1 Playing with Music Box (uncredited)
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Jenny Ní ChléirighGirl 2 Playing with Music Box (uncredited)