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Angela's Ashes

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Original title

Angela's Ashes

Year

1999

Running time

148 min.

Country

United States

Director

Alan Parker

Screenwriter

Laura Jones, Alan Parker. Novel: Frank McCourt

Cast

Music

John Williams

Cinematography

Michael Seresin

Producer

Co-production United States-Ireland;

Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures

Genre

Drama | Poverty. Biography. Family Relationships. Childhood. 1930s. 1940s. Immigration

Synopsis

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.

Awards: 1999: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Soundtrack

1999: 3 BAFTA Nominations: Best Actress (Watson), Cinematography and Prod. Design

1999: Nominated for Golden Globes: Best Original Soundtrack

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Angela's Ashes

1999

Alan Parker

6.9

(9,431)