Angela's Ashes(1999)
“The hopes of a mother. The dreams of a father. The fate of a child.”
Overview
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.
Director
Alan Parker
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Emily Watson
as Angela McCourt
Robert Carlyle
as Malachy McCourt
Joe Breen
as Young Frank
Michael Legge
as Older Frank
Ciarán Owens
as Middle Frank
Ronnie Masterson
as Grandma Sheehan
Pauline McLynn
as Aunt Aggie
Liam Carney
as Uncle Pa Keating
Eanna MacLiam
as Uncle Pat
Shane Murray-Corcoran
as Young Malachy
Devon Murray
as Middle Malachy
Peter Halpin
as Older Malachy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Paramount Pictures • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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What is Angela's Ashes about?▼
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.
Who directed Angela's Ashes?▼
Angela's Ashes was directed by Alan Parker and released in 1999. It is a drama film.
How long is Angela's Ashes?▼
Angela's Ashes has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
Who stars in Angela's Ashes?▼
The cast of Angela's Ashes includes Emily Watson as Angela McCourt, Robert Carlyle as Malachy McCourt, Joe Breen as Young Frank, Michael Legge as Older Frank, Ciarán Owens as Middle Frank and more.
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