
Waking Ned Devine
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In a quaint Irish village, the residents are thrown into a frenzy when they discover that one of their own has won the national lottery. The film follows the hilarious and heartwarming efforts of two elderly friends, played by Ian Bannen and David Kelly, as they concoct a plan to claim the prize money after the winner, Ned Devine, is found dead from the shock of his win. Directed by Kirk Jones, this charming comedy explores themes of community and friendship with a delightful touch of whimsy. While it didn’t win any major awards, the film is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and memorable performances. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 31min
Views:1420
Release:1998
Release Date:1998-09-15
Genre:Comedy, Saint Patrick's Day
Director:Kirk Jones
Actors:Brendan Dempsey, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Ian Bannen, James Nesbitt, Maura O'Malley, Paddy Ward, Paul Vaughan, Robert Hickey, Susan Lynch
Country:France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Company:Gruber Bros, Mainstream S.A., Tomboy Films
Awards:Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award, 9 wins & 8 nominations total
Budget:$3,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$55,257,450
TMDB:7.0
Rotten Tomatoes:84%
FilmAffinity:6.9
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