The Hen House
Synopsis
Lily lives on a remote smallholding in County Donegal. She keeps herself to herself. But a game of hide-and-seek exposes a secret.
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- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank McGuinness
- Original Title
- The Hen House
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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Danny Boyle
Frank McGuinness
Robert Cooper
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Frank McGuinness
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Danny Boyle
Director
Robert Cooper
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What is The Hen House about?
Lily lives on a remote smallholding in County Donegal. She keeps herself to herself. But a game of hide-and-seek exposes a secret.
Who directed The Hen House?
The Hen House was directed by Danny Boyle.
Who stars in The Hen House?
The principal cast of The Hen House includes Sinéad Cusack, Tony Doyle, Barry Birch, Pat Leavy, Eleanor Methven.
When was The Hen House released and how long is it?
The Hen House was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.