Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. The film opens with the family in Brooklyn, but following the death of one of Frankie's siblings, they return home, only to find the situation there even worse. Prejudice against Frankie's Northern Irish father makes his search for employment in the Republic difficult despite his having fought for the IRA, and when he does find money, he spends the money on drink.
Credits
Angela's Ashes Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Emily Watson
She was 32, now 57 years old
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as Angela McCourt |
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Robert Carlyle
He was 38, now 63 years old
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as Malachy McCourt |
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Kerry Condon
She was 16, now 41 years old
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as Theresa |
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Michael Legge
He was 21, now 46 years old
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as Older Frank |
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Martin Benson
He was 81, 91 years old when he died
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as Christian Brother |
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Eileen Colgan
She was 65, 80 years old when she died
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as Philomena |
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Moira Deady
She was 77, 88 years old when she died
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as Mrs Purcell |
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Alan Parker
He was 55, 76 years old when he died
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as Dr. Campbell |
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Des McAleer
He was 47, now 72 years old
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as Mr. Benson |
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Stephen Marcus
He was 37, now 62 years old
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as English Agent |
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Gerard McSorley
He was 49, now 74 years old
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as Father Gregory |
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Eanna MacLiam
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as Uncle Pat |
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Shay Gorman
He was 76, 76 years old when he died
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as Mr Hannon |
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Birdy Sweeney
He was 68, 67 years old when he died
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as Old Priest |
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Devon Murray
He was 11, now 36 years old
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as Middle Malachy |
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Jon Kenny
He was 42, now 67 years old
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as Lavatory Man |
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Phelim Drew
He was 30, now 55 years old
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as Rent Man |
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Maria McDermottroe
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as Bridey Hannon |
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Donncha Crowley
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as Sacristan |
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Helen Norton
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as Delia |
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Jack Lynch
He was 82, 82 years old when he died
|
as St Vincent Man #4 |
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Laurence Kinlan
He was 16, now 41 years old
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as Older Paddy Clohessy |
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Ciaran Owens
|
as Middle Frank |
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Jer O'Leary
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as Parent #3 |
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Pat McGrath
She was 29, now 54 years old
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as Butcher |
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Marcia DeBonis
She was 39, now 64 years old
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as Mrs Leibowitz |
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Johnny Murphy
He was 56, 72 years old when he died
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as Seamus |
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Susan Fitzgerald
was 50, 64 years old when died
|
as Sister Rita |
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Joe Breen
He was 102, 81 years old when he died
|
as Young Frank |
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Brendan O'Carroll
He was 44, now 69 years old
|
as Funeral Carriage Driver |
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Pauline McLynn
She was 37, now 62 years old
|
as Aunt Aggie |
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Eamonn Owens
He was 16, now 41 years old
|
as Quasimodo |
Angela's Ashes Crew
