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Dancing At Lughnasa  (1998)

Dancing At Lughnasa
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
92 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
Dancing At Lughnasa

Irish director Pat O'Connor helmed this adaptation of Brian Friel's 1990 play which won three Tony awards in addition to UK Olivier and Evening Standard awards. Friel's portrait of five Irish sisters takes place in 1936 on a Donegal farm. The unmarried Mundy sisters are barely surviving. Middle-aged schoolteacher Kate (Meryl Streep) is the eldest, overseeing pretty Christina (Catherine McCormack), lively Maggie (Kathy Burke, re-creating her Tony award-winning role), reliable Agnes (Brid Brennan), and Rose (Sophie Thompson), who has a secret affair with a married man. Christina is the mother of eight-year-old Michael (Darrell Johnston), beneficiary of much attention from his four aunts. The story of a turning-point summer is told in retrospect by the adult Michael and begins when the sisters welcome their older brother Jack (Michael Gambon) as he returns home from missionary work in Africa. Michael's father Gerry Evans (Rhys Ifans) makes an unexpected arrival, winning back both Michael and mom before joining the International Brigade to fight Franco in Spain. Kate loses her teaching position, and the sister's income from their handwoven clothing is threatened by the announced opening of a woolens factory. Shown at 1998 fests (Venice, Toronto). ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide


Dancing At Lughnasa Trivia

Who played Kate Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa?
Meryl Streep played Kate Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa

Who played Father Jack Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa?
Michael Gambon played Father Jack Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa

Who played Christina Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa?
Catherine McCormack played Christina Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa

Who played Maggie Mundie in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa?
Kathy Burke played Maggie Mundie in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa

Who played Rose Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa?
Sophie Thompson played Rose Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa

Who played Agnes Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa?
Brid Brennan played Agnes Mundy in the movie Dancing At Lughnasa

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