St. Patrick: The Irish Legend
Synopsis
A young Christian boy attends a druid worship that is attacked by invading Irish tribes. Taken captive, he is taken back to Ireland to become a slave. Enduring many hardships, he finds comfort and eventually salvation in his faith. After several years, he escapes back to England, where he joins a convent to prove his faith. His greatest desire is to return to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. Years later, he is given the opportunity. Upon setting foot on the Irish soil, all snakes are aitomatically driven from the land. He then overcomes many obstacles, including disagreements with the British Cardinal (Malcolm McDowell), to fulfill his destiny and ultimately being given Sainthood.
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Patrick Bergin
Patrick
Luke Griffin
Young Patrick
Alan Bates
Calpornius
Susannah York
Concessa
Malcolm McDowell
Quentin
Eamonn Owens
Benignus
Chris McHallem
Auxilius
Michael Caven
Iserninus
Stephen Brennan
Briain
Adam Goodwin
Brother Peter
Peter Byrne
Ship Captain
Michael Carven
Ned Dennehy
Lucet Mael
James Flynn
Eli
Richard Gibson
Bishop of London
Maria Hayden
Nuala
Sean McDonagh
Young Man
Pat McGrath
Millihus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Duffy, Robert Hughes
- Original Score
- Inon Zur
- Original Title
- St. Patrick: The Irish Legend
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fox Family Channel, Sharpmist III Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hughes
Martin Duffy, Robert Hughes
Inon Zur
James Mathers
Terry J. Chiappe
Robert Hughes, Lance H. Robbins, Eric S. Rollman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hughes
Director
Martin Duffy
Writer
Robert Hughes
Producer
Jim Furlong
Production Design
Maeve Paterson
Costume Design
Terry J. Chiappe
Editor
Robert Hughes
Writer
James Mathers
Director of Photography
Inon Zur
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Patrick: The Irish Legend
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What is St. Patrick: The Irish Legend about?
A young Christian boy attends a druid worship that is attacked by invading Irish tribes. Taken captive, he is taken back to Ireland to become a slave. Enduring many hardships, he finds comfort and eventually salvation in his faith. After several years, he escapes back to England, where he joins a convent to prove his faith. His greatest desire is to return to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. Years later, he is given the opportunity. Upon setting foot on the Irish soil, all snakes are aitomatically driven from the land. He then overcomes many obstacles, including disagreements with the British Cardinal (Malcolm McDowell), to fulfill his destiny and ultimately being given Sainthood.
Who directed St. Patrick: The Irish Legend?
St. Patrick: The Irish Legend was directed by Robert Hughes.
Who stars in St. Patrick: The Irish Legend?
The principal cast of St. Patrick: The Irish Legend includes Patrick Bergin, Luke Griffin, Alan Bates, Susannah York, Malcolm McDowell.
When was St. Patrick: The Irish Legend released and how long is it?
St. Patrick: The Irish Legend was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for St. Patrick: The Irish Legend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for St. Patrick: The Irish Legend was composed by Inon Zur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for St. Patrick: The Irish Legend?
St. Patrick: The Irish Legend holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).