Arise and Go Now
Synopsis
Exploding poets, randy bishops and bungling IRA hoodlums are causing havoc in a small town in Northern Ireland. Kevin, an IRA recruit, and Father Dade, the local priest, try to drive some sanity into their world
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John Kavanagh
Father Dade
Michael Liebman
Kevin Muldoon
Tony Doyle
The Chief
Ian Bannen
Mattie Muldoon
James Durrell
Wolfe
Peter Caffrey
Bishop Barry
Lalor Roddy
Art Orge
Sean Caffrey
Joe Kelly
Trudy Kelly
Margaret McManus
Barbara Adair
Mother Brigid
Alison Hollywood
Sister Mary
Birdy Sweeney
Dade's Father
Olivia Nash
Bag Lady
B.J. Hogg
Police Sergeant
Alan Craig
Father Hughes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen O'Neill
- Original Title
- Arise and Go Now
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
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Owen O'Neill
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What is Arise and Go Now about?
Exploding poets, randy bishops and bungling IRA hoodlums are causing havoc in a small town in Northern Ireland. Kevin, an IRA recruit, and Father Dade, the local priest, try to drive some sanity into their world
Who directed Arise and Go Now?
Arise and Go Now was directed by Danny Boyle.
Who stars in Arise and Go Now?
The principal cast of Arise and Go Now includes John Kavanagh, Michael Liebman, Tony Doyle, Ian Bannen, James Durrell.
When was Arise and Go Now released and how long is it?
Arise and Go Now was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.