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Pursuit

2015-07-10 · 95 min · ★ 4.0

Romance · Crime · Drama · Thriller · Action

Pursuit is a modern take on Irish mythology, adapting the legend of Diarmuid and Gráinne and transforming it into a road movie and gangster thriller for a contemporary audience.

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Directors
Paul Mercier
Production companies
Toonz Media Group
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ruth BradleyRuth BradleyGráinne
Barry WardBarry WardDiarmuid
Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonSearbhán
Owen RoeOwen RoeMr. King
Liam CunninghamLiam CunninghamFionn
Francis RyanScarface Nevin
David PearseDavid PearseMr. Law
Don WycherleyDon WycherleyAonghus
Dara DevaneyDara DevaneyVincent
Dónall Ó HéalaiDónall Ó HéalaiOisín
Emmet KirwanEmmet KirwanLarry
Cecilia Jorge AndréassonWoman at Garage
Ciaran O'BrienCiaran O'BrienMuadhán
Seán T. Ó MeallaighSeán T. Ó MeallaighSammy
Lúc Ó'RíadaMan at Gate
Gary VaughanTrafficker 2
Dave SullivanTrafficker 1
Conal O'CéidighGang Member
Antonio RayaGarage Owner
Feidhlim O'NeillBar Boy

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