An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.
Released: Dec 25, 1999
Runtime: 145 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Michael Legge, Ciarán Owens, Ronnie Masterson
Crew: Alan Parker (Director), David Brown (Producer), John Williams (Original Music Composer), Laura Jones (Screenplay), Frank McCourt (Novel), Gerry Hambling (Editor)