Christmas Morning
Synopsis
Directed by Tiernan MacBride, this short film – nominated for a Palme d’Or in 1978 for Best Short Film – is a visual representation of the Irish folk song Arthur McBride and The Sergeant, played and sung by Irish singer Paul Brady. The lyrics tell the story of Arthur McBride (Paul Bennett) and his cousin (Paul Wilson) who fight off a recruiting sergeant (Godfrey Quigley) when he tries to enlist them in the British army.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiernan Macbride
- Screenplay & Story
- Tiernan Macbride
- Original Score
- Paul Brady
- Original Title
- Christmas Morning
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- AOF Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiernan Macbride
Tiernan Macbride
Paul Brady
James Morris
Department Leadership Roster
Tiernan Macbride
Writer
James Morris
Editor
Tiernan Macbride
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Morning
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What is Christmas Morning about?
Directed by Tiernan MacBride, this short film – nominated for a Palme d’Or in 1978 for Best Short Film – is a visual representation of the Irish folk song Arthur McBride and The Sergeant, played and sung by Irish singer Paul Brady. The lyrics tell the story of Arthur McBride (Paul Bennett) and his cousin (Paul Wilson) who fight off a recruiting sergeant (Godfrey Quigley) when he tries to enlist them in the British army.
Who directed Christmas Morning?
Christmas Morning was directed by Tiernan Macbride.
Who stars in Christmas Morning?
The principal cast of Christmas Morning includes Paul Bennett, Paul Wilson, Godfrey Quigley, Don Foley, Patrick O'Neill.
When was Christmas Morning released and how long is it?
Christmas Morning was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Christmas Morning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christmas Morning was composed by Paul Brady.