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Calvary

2014-04-11 · 101 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy · Drama

After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.

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Directors
John Michael McDonagh
Production companies
Lipsync Productions, Octagon Films, Reprisal Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,593,460

Top Cast

Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonFather James Lavelle
Chris O'DowdChris O'DowdJack Brennan
Kelly ReillyKelly ReillyFiona Lavelle
Aidan GillenAidan GillenDr. Frank Harte
Dylan MoranDylan MoranMichael Fitzgerald
Isaach de BankoléIsaach de BankoléSimon
M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshThe Writer
Marie-Josée CrozeMarie-Josée CrozeTeresa
Domhnall GleesonDomhnall GleesonFreddie Joyce
David WilmotDavid WilmotFather Leary
Pat ShorttPat ShorttBrendan Lynch
Gary LydonGary LydonInspector Stanton
Killian ScottKillian ScottMilo Herlihy
Orla O'RourkeOrla O'RourkeVeronica Brennan
Owen SharpeLeo
David McSavageDavid McSavageBishop Garret Montgomery
Mícheál Óg LaneMícheál Óg LaneMícheál
Mark O'HalloranMark O'HalloranPrison Officer
Declan ConlonDeclan ConlonFather
Anabel SweeneyAnabel SweeneyGirl

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