Clash of the Ash
Synopsis
Phil Kelly (played by William Heffernan) is the anti-hero; a restless teenager imbued with natural hurling ability and a strong aversion to studying. The location is not fictitious but instead it’s the very real Fermoy in County Cork which is a welcome touch. Like much of 1980s smalltown Ireland it’s a claustrophobic place that drives people away but inexplicably retains a strange sort of hold on them. The latter is exemplified by Gina Moxley’s character, the tempestuous Mary Hartnett who has returned after a stint in London. The other members of their gang are languid Martin (Vincent Murphy), uptight Willy, and mousey Rosie who carries a torch for Phil.
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Clash Of The Ash (1987)
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-05-15
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- Director
- Fergus Tighe
- Original Title
- Clash of the Ash
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
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What is Clash of the Ash about?
Phil Kelly (played by William Heffernan) is the anti-hero; a restless teenager imbued with natural hurling ability and a strong aversion to studying. The location is not fictitious but instead it’s the very real Fermoy in County Cork which is a welcome touch. Like much of 1980s smalltown Ireland it’s a claustrophobic place that drives people away but inexplicably retains a strange sort of hold on them. The latter is exemplified by Gina Moxley’s character, the tempestuous Mary Hartnett who has returned after a stint in London. The other members of their gang are languid Martin (Vincent Murphy), uptight Willy, and mousey Rosie who carries a torch for Phil.
Who directed Clash of the Ash?
Clash of the Ash was directed by Fergus Tighe.
Who stars in Clash of the Ash?
The principal cast of Clash of the Ash includes Liam Heffernan, Gina Moxley, Vinny Murphy, Myles Breen.
When was Clash of the Ash released and how long is it?
Clash of the Ash was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 50m.