Bitter Harvest (2001)
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Veteran Serbian director Goran Paskaljevic leaves the battles in the Balkans behind for this drama 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 -- upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse -- falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps broker their nuptials. All the while, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Starring:
- Colm Meaney, Adrian Dunbar, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bata Paskaljevic
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Bitter Harvest
Veteran Serbian director Goran Paskaljevic leaves the battles in the Balkans behind for this drama 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 -- upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse -- falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps broker their nuptials. All the while, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of Bitter Harvest
- Colm Meaney - Harry
- Cillian Murphy - Gus
- Pat Laffan - Father O'Connor
- Mairead Ni Conghaile - Maeve
- Adrian Dunbar - George
- Kerry Condon - Eileen
- Gail Fitzpatrick - Margaret
- Director(s):
- Bata Paskaljevic
- Producer(s):
- Liam O'Neill, Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Agnes Parsons
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- 2003 - Newport Beach International Film Festival - Best Actor
- 2003 - Newport Beach International Film Festival - Best Picture
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