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Dancing at Lughnasa
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Dancing at Lughnasa

1998-09-04 · 96 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

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Production details

Directors
Pat O'Connor
Production companies
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RTÉ, Film4 Productions
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Meryl StreepMeryl StreepKate Mundy
Catherine McCormackCatherine McCormackChristina 'Chrissy' Mundy
Brid BrennanBrid BrennanAgnes 'Aggie' Mundy
Kathy BurkeKathy BurkeMargaret 'Maggie' Mundy
Sophie ThompsonSophie ThompsonRose 'Rosie' Mundy
Michael GambonMichael GambonFather Jack Mundy
Rhys IfansRhys IfansGerry Evans
Lorcan CranitchLorcan CranitchDanny Bradley
Darrell JohnstonMichael 'Mike' Mundy
John KavanaghJohn KavanaghFather Carlin
Marie MullenMarie MullenVera McLoughlin
Dawn BradfieldDawn BradfieldSophie McLoughlin
Peter GowenPeter GowenAustin Morgan
Kate O'TooleKate O'TooleChemist
Gerard McSorleyGerard McSorleyNarration

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