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Budawanny

  • 1987
  • 1h 10m
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4.3/10
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At his house, the bishop reads from an advance copy of a novel "Budawanny: A Bishop's Tale" by Thomas Connor, with a statement on the flap saying that it is now a major film. He writes to th... Read allAt his house, the bishop reads from an advance copy of a novel "Budawanny: A Bishop's Tale" by Thomas Connor, with a statement on the flap saying that it is now a major film. He writes to the author telling him he has no need to read it. The bishop asserts that his job is to make... Read allAt his house, the bishop reads from an advance copy of a novel "Budawanny: A Bishop's Tale" by Thomas Connor, with a statement on the flap saying that it is now a major film. He writes to the author telling him he has no need to read it. The bishop asserts that his job is to make religion work. The bishop recollects that the story is as old as the hills. A young woman... Read all

  • Director
    • Bob Quinn
  • Writers
    • Bob Quinn
    • Padraic Standuin
  • Stars
    • Donal McCann
    • Margaret Fegan
    • Peadar Lamb
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    27
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    • Director
      • Bob Quinn
    • Writers
      • Bob Quinn
      • Padraic Standuin
    • Stars
      • Donal McCann
      • Margaret Fegan
      • Peadar Lamb
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Donal McCann
    Donal McCann
    • Priest
    Margaret Fegan
    • Marian
    Peadar Lamb
    • Bishop
    Martin O'Malley
    • Boatmen
    Jonathan Ryan
    Jonathan Ryan
    • Secretary
    Tom Sailí Ó Flaithearta
    • Sacristan
    • (as Tomás O'Flaithearta)
    Seán O'Coisdealbha
    • Publican
    Susan O'Flaherty
    • Girl
    Mary Winters
    • Sister
    Mary McCabe
    • Wife
    Anna Gill
    • Mother of girl
    Patrick O'Toole
    • Husband
    Freda Gillen
    • Old woman
    Oliver O'Malley
    • Bearded man
    Áine O'Malley
    • Pregnant woman
    Dominick O'Malley
    • Boy
    Chris O'Grady
    • Doctor
    Gary Fitzpatrick
    • Man on beach
    • Director
      • Bob Quinn
    • Writers
      • Bob Quinn
      • Padraic Standuin
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    • Connections
      Remade as The Bishop's Story (1994)

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 1987 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Clare Island, County Mayo, Ireland
    • Production company
      • Cinegael
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
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    • Sound mix
      • Silent
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