I Went Down
“One doesn't count, the other can't. Dis-organised crime.”
Synopsis
Fresh out of prison, Git rescues a former best friend (now living with Git's girlfriend) from a beating at the hands of loan sharks. He's now in trouble with the mob boss, Tom French, who sends Git to Cork with another debtor, Bunny Kelly, to find a guy named Frank Grogan, and take him to a man with a friendly face at a shack across a bog. It's a tougher assignment than it seems: Git's a novice, Bunny's prone to rash acts, Frank doesn't want to be found (and once he's found, he has no money), and maybe Tom's planning to murder Frank, which puts Git in a moral dilemma. Then, there's the long-ago disappearance of Sonny Mulligan. What's a decent and stand-up lad to do?
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I Went Down Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-28
Top Cast
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Brendan Gleeson
Bunny Kelly
Peter McDonald
Git Hynes
Tony Doyle
Tom French
Peter Caffrey
Frank Grogan
Antoine Byrne
Sabrina Bradley
David Wilmot
Anto
Michael McElhatton
Johnner Doyle
Joe Gallagher
Steo Gannon
Johnny Murphy
Sonny Mulligan
Rachel Brady
Git's Girlfriend
Anne Kent
Bunny's Girlfriend
Donal O'Kelly
The Friendly Face
Denis Conway
Garda
Amelia Crowley
Receptionist
Kevin Hely
Petrol Station Attendant
Carly Baker
Caroline
Margaret Callan
Caroline's Mum
Carmel Callan
Teresa
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paddy Breathnach
- Screenplay & Story
- Conor McPherson
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- I Went Down
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Treasure Entertainment, BBC, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Easkel Media, The Shooting Gallery, RTÉ, Artisan Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paddy Breathnach
Conor McPherson
Dario Marianelli
Cian de Buitléar
Emer Reynolds
David Collins, Robert Walpole, Rod Stoneman, Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Conor McPherson
Screenplay
Robert Walpole
Producer
Paddy Breathnach
Director
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Emer Reynolds
Editor
Cian de Buitléar
Director of Photography
Zoe MacLeod
Production Design
Kathy Strachan
Costume Design
Philippe Zone
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Went Down
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What is I Went Down about?
Fresh out of prison, Git rescues a former best friend (now living with Git's girlfriend) from a beating at the hands of loan sharks. He's now in trouble with the mob boss, Tom French, who sends Git to Cork with another debtor, Bunny Kelly, to find a guy named Frank Grogan, and take him to a man with a friendly face at a shack across a bog. It's a tougher assignment than it seems: Git's a novice, Bunny's prone to rash acts, Frank doesn't want to be found (and once he's found, he has no money), and maybe Tom's planning to murder Frank, which puts Git in a moral dilemma. Then, there's the long-ago disappearance of Sonny Mulligan. What's a decent and stand-up lad to do?
Who directed I Went Down?
I Went Down was directed by Paddy Breathnach.
Who stars in I Went Down?
The principal cast of I Went Down includes Brendan Gleeson, Peter McDonald, Tony Doyle, Peter Caffrey, Antoine Byrne.
When was I Went Down released and how long is it?
I Went Down was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for I Went Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Went Down was composed by Dario Marianelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Went Down?
I Went Down holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).